Common names:
Fjamma, Pixxifjamma, Zigarella
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
marine
Abundance:
occasional (usually not seen)
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Ref: Bauchot, M.-L., 1987
Importance:
minor commercial
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Uses:
live export: yes;
Comments:
This Very Rare species was first sighted on 24th. April 2003 and then resighted and photographed on 28th. April. at Cirkewwa on the North-Western Coast of Malta, by Mr. Derek Chircop. The Specimen was about 40cm long and in 5 mtrs Depth. Swimming very slowly and in an upright position, it felt very rough to the touch (Ref. 3397)
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/mt.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Lanfranco, G.G., 1996
National Database:
