Abstract

SOLIS-MARIN, Francisco Alonso et al. First records and range extension of Ophioblenna antillensis (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea) in the Gulf of Mexico. Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2015, vol.86, n.2, pp.306-309. ISSN 2007-8706.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmb.2015.04.021.

The geographic distribution of Ophioblenna antillensis Lütken, 1859 is extended inside the Gulf of Mexico. This species is otherwise known in the Caribbean region as the "slimy snake of the Antilles", and is recognizable by soft skin covering the entire body, arms 5 times the disc diameter with big dorsal arm plates, and 7 completely naked, pointed and thin arm spines.

Keywords : New record; Alacranes Reef; Ophioblenna.