First record of Parapontophilus longirostris Komai, 2008 (Caridea, Crangonidae) on Brazilian waters

The Brazilian expeditions REVIZEE Central (Fishery) and Campos Basin Deep Sea Environmental Project collected 23 specimens of the benthic shrimp Parapontophilus longirostris Komai, 2008, between depths of 200 and 2200 m. This capture means the first record of family Crangonidae and Parapontophilus genus for Brazilian continental slope. and GOV (Great Opening Vertical). A total of 58 tows were done. The Campos Basin Deep Sea Environmental Project coordinated by CENPES/ PETROBRAS intends to characterize the oceanic region of Campos Basin (Rio de Janeiro), at depths between 700 and 2000 m, according to physical, chemical and biological properties of the water and the bottom. Two campaigns, Oceanprof I and II were performed. Samples were collected using N/RB Astrogaroupa with nets in the continental slope of Campos Basin, RJ (21°48'S to 22°48'S). Oceanprof I campaign occurred in February, 2003 and collected 18 samples at depths between 1074 and 1649 m. Oceanprof II occurred in August, 2003 and collected 22 samples at depths between 1059 and 1640 m. The material collected was preserved in etha-nol 70\% and is stored in the collections of Mu-seu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (MNRJ), and Chiba Museum, Japan (CBM).