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Bray, R. A.; Justine, J.- L. (2010). Pseudopecoelus sosoae sp. nov. and P. sewelli (Digenea, Opecoelidae) from the deep-sea fish Neoscombrops pacificus (Perciformes, Acropomatidae) off New Caledonia. Acta Parasitologica. 55 (1), 45-52.
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Bray, R. A.; Justine, J.- L.
2010
Pseudopecoelus sosoae sp. nov. and P. sewelli (Digenea, Opecoelidae) from the deep-sea fish Neoscombrops pacificus (Perciformes, Acropomatidae) off New Caledonia
Acta Parasitologica
55 (1), 45-52
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Pseudopecoelus sosoae sp. nov. and P. sewelli Bray, 1990 are described from the rare fish Neoscombrops pacificus from the deep-sea (about 200–400 m) off Nouméa, New Caledonia, the southernmost report of this fish species. A visual key based on 12 characters is presented, which shows that P. sosoae is distinguished from the most similar species (P. vulgaris, P. elongatus, P. priacanthi, P. akamachi and P. sphyraenae) by its very large eggs, elongate body and unlobed gonads. P. sewelli has a similar shape, but much smaller eggs and lobed gonads.
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Pseudopecoelus von Wicklen, 1946 (identification resource)
Pseudopecoelus sewelli Bray, 1990 (redescription)
Pseudopecoelus sosoae Bray & Justine, 2010 (original description)
Pseudopecoelus sewelli Bray, 1990 (redescription)
Pseudopecoelus sosoae Bray & Justine, 2010 (original description)
New Caledonia for Pseudopecoelus sewelli Bray, 1990
New Caledonia for Pseudopecoelus sosoae Bray & Justine, 2010
New Caledonia for Pseudopecoelus sosoae Bray & Justine, 2010