The shoemaker spinefoot Siganus sutor (Valenciennes, 1835) in the marine waters of Iraq: second appearance and the northernmost record in the northern Indian Ocean

Jawad, Laith; Abed, Jassim; Resen, Amjed Kadhum; Al-Yassein, Rajaa; Kulw, Ali M.

doi:10.26881/oahs-2023.2.03

Abstract

A new record of Siganus sutor from inland artificial marine extension Shatt al-Basrah canal, south of Iraq, is reported. Two specimens were collected during an ichthyologic survey on 2 November 2021. The specimens are 127 and 129 mm in total length. This record from Iraqi waters represents the species’ second and northernmost appearance in the northern Indian Ocean.

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The shoemaker spinefoot Siganus sutor (Valenciennes, 1835) in the marine waters of Iraq: second appearance and the northernmost record in the northern Indian Ocean

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