Bilecenoğlu M.Taşkavak E.2019-10-272019-10-2719990939-71400939-7140https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.1999.10637781https://hdl.handle.net/11454/23518The general characteristics of the Turkish marine ichthyofauna are presented with respect to local conditions of abundance, habitat, depth range, feeding habits, size, geographic distribution and commercial importance. A statistical analysis was carried out for the 400 fish species belonging to 119 families. The Turkish marine ichthyofauna is characterized by a large proportion of common, medium sized species of Atlanto-Mediterranean origin inhabiting benthic soft substrates between 0–250 m in depth, feeding mainly on invertebrates. © 1999 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.en10.1080/09397140.1999.10637781info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessAegean SeaBlack SeaMarine ichthyofaunaMediterranean SeaMiddle EastSea of MarmaraTurkeyArticle1814156Q2