The Occurrences of Naucrates ductor (Carangidae) аre on the Increasing in the Aegean Sea (Türkiye)

YILDIZ T., CÖMERT N., GÜREŞEN S. O.

Journal of Ichthyology, vol.65, no.4, pp.646-653, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 65 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1134/s0032945224602914
  • Journal Name: Journal of Ichthyology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.646-653
  • Keywords: Aegean Sea, Naucrates ductor, pilotfish, Türkiye
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract: This paper records the recurring sightings of Naucrates ductor (pilotfish) in Gökçeada Island, Northern Aegean Sea of Türkiye, recently. Additionally, it consolidates extra observations from the Türkiye’s Aegean coasts, incorporating data citizen science observations, underscoring the significance of these records and their ecological consequences. The temporal distribution of pilotfish records corresponds with the period of spawning activity according to the ichthyoplanktonic literature.