Micromesistius poutassou Risso 1827 (blue whiting)
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Actinopteri - Gadiformes - Gadidae
Alternative combination: Merlangus poutassou
Belongs to Micromesistius according to A. Girone et al. 2006
Sister taxa: Micromesistius australis, Micromesistius boscheinei, Micromesistius schwarzhansi
Ecology: nektonic carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Greece (4 collections), Italy (6)
• Pliocene to Pleistocene of Italy (1)
• Pliocene of Italy (5)
Total: 16 collections each including a single occurrence
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