First Record of Epactophanes richardi Mrazek, 1893 (Copepoda, Harpacticoida, Camptocamptidae) for Turkish Inland Waters

Abstract

The harpacticoid copepod, Epactophanes richardi collected from Sariseki Stream (Iskenderun, Hatay) and Dragon River (Anamur, Antalya) was reported for the first time from Turkish inland waters. In addition, 14 other species of copepods were found in three localities. On the other hand, Phyllognathopus viguieri and Kinnecaris xanthi are second record from inland waters of Turkey.