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First record and geographic range extension of the brittle star Ophionephthys limicola Lütken, 1869 (Amphilepidida, Amphiuridae) from the Caribbean coast of continental Colombia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Ophionephthys limicola Lütken, 1869 (Amphiuridae) is recorded for the first time from the mainland Caribbean coast of Colombia. Although its presence was already known from the island of San Andrés, Colombia, we extend this species’ geographic range south to the Gulf of Morrosquillo. Based on 10 specimens collected between 2023 and 2024, its external diagnostic characteristics and, for the first time, its microstructures are documented. Finally, we provide an ontogenetic characterisation, focusing on external morphological traits that show significant variation.

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Authors: Jayfreth D. Sierra-Gómez, Carlos A. Nisperuza-Pérez, Jorge A. Quirós-Rodríguez

Institution: University of Córdoba

Language: English

Topic: Marine Biology and Ecology Research

Subfield: Oceanography

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161

OpenAlex ID: W7159874462

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