Southernmost occurrence of Syngnathus folletti on a temperate coastal lagoon of Argentina

BRUNO, D.O.; ADDINO M.; DÍAZ DE ASTARLOA, J.M.

Marine Biodiversity Records

Cambridge Journals

Año: 2011 vol. 4 p. 1 - 3

1755-2672

We report the occurrence of a mature male Syngnathus folletti in the inlet channel of Mar Chiquita coastal lagoon (37°44′S 57°25′W, Buenos Aires, Argentina). This record constitutes the southernmost report for the species. Mar Chiquita coastal lagoon is characterized by mudflats surrounded by a large cord-grass area but not by grass beds which are seen to be a suitable habitat for S. folletti. Therefore, oceanic winds that allow warmer northern waters to approach the coast of Argentina could be the cause of the presence of the species.