Acta Ichthyologica Et Piscatoria· 2026Q2
Southward range extension of the Marukawa’s sculpin, Marukawichthys ambulator (Actinopterygii, Perciformes, Rhamphocottidae), from Taiwan
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Short summary
Three specimens of Marukawa's sculpin (Marukawichthys ambulator) were collected off northeastern Taiwan, extending its known distribution southward into Taiwanese waters.
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Key points
- Three specimens of Marukawichthys ambulator were collected off northeastern Taiwan.
- This represents a southward range extension for the species.
- Specimens were described and compared to Japanese populations, with variations noted.
- The study suggests a wide distribution for M. ambulator in the western North Pacific.
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Abstract
The fish family Rhamphocottidae is a small group of fishes that primarily inhabits cold temperate waters of the North Pacific Ocean. With 3 genera and 5 species recognized as valid, only one species, Ereunias grallator Jordan et Snyder, 1901, has been reported from southern Taiwan. Here, we report three specimens of Marukawichthys ambulator Sakamoto, 1931 collected off northeastern Taiwan. Detailed description of the specimens is provided and compared to other specimens collected from Japan, with variations noted. It is suggested that M. ambulator has a rather wide range of distribution in the western North Pacific.
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