First of Regalecus russellii (Cuvier, 1816) (Teleostei: Regalecidae) from the southwestern Thailand

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Sirikanya Chungthanawong

Division of Zoology, Office of Natural Science Research, National Science Museum Thailand, 39, Moo 3, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand

Jenjit Khudamrongsawat

Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

Chavalit Vidthayanon

Seub Nakhasathien Foundation, 140 Tiwanon Road, Bangkasor, Muang Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand

Thanisorn Vasinopas

Kensaku Restaurant, Phahonyothin Soi 4, Phahonyothin Road, Phayathai, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

Apiradee Napairee

Satun Fisheries Provincial Office, 443 Moo 6, Yontrakarnkamthon Road, Klong Kut, Muang Satun, Satun, 91000, Thailand

Chayajit Deekrachang

Freshwater Aquarium Research and Development Group, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Division, Department of Fisheries, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand

Veera Vilasri

Division of Zoology, Office of Natural Science Research, National Science Museum Thailand, 39, Moo 3, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand

Abstract

The oarfish, Regalecus russellii (Cuvier, 1816) is reported from Thai waters for the first time based on two specimens caught from the Andaman Sea off the coasts of Satun and Phuket provinces. The distribution range of the species extends circumglobally in tropical and temperate waters now including the Andaman Sea of Thailand, excluding northern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The description of morphology of the specimens is provided showing similarities to R. russellii while a few characters are similar to those of R. glense. Genetic information clearly grouped these specimens with R. russellii. Combining two data sets, the specimens of oarfish in this study are clearly identified as R. russellii.

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