On the occurrence of Niphargus valachicus Dobreanu & Manolache, 1933 (Amphipoda, Gammaridae) in the western Black Sea region of Turkey


Bat L., Akbulut M., Sezgin M., Çulha M.

Turkish Journal of Zoology, vol.25, no.3, pp.235-239, 2001 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Zoology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.235-239
  • Keywords: Amphipoda, Crustaceae, Gammaridae, Niphargus valachicus, Turkish freshwater fauna
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, the characteristic features, distribution and ecology of the amphipod Niphargus valachicus E. Dobreanu & C. Manolache, 1933 sampled at Sirakaraaǧaçlar Stream of Sinop, flowing into the Black Sea, are given. Four taxa of Niphargus genus, freshwater Amphipoda fauna have been identified in Turkey. In addition to these, Niphargus valachicus is a new record for the Turkish freshwater fauna.