Sicyonia parri (Burkenroad, 1934)

Material examined (N=4). 1f, 24/IV/2004, St. 0 1 (MZUESC #647).

Distribution. Western Atlantic – from North Carolina to Florida, Antilles, and Brazil (from Maranhão to São Paulo) (D’Incao 1995b).

Ecological notes. In sandy, organogenic, and algae bottoms. From shallow waters to 87 m, but more frequently found between 14 and 54 m (D’Incao 1995b).

Previous records in Bahia. Ramos-Porto et al. (1989), D’Incao (1995b).

Sicyonia typica (Boeck, 1864)

Material examined (N=74). 3f, 19/IX/2000, 13°52’99”S / 38°59’59”W (MZUESC #50); 8m, 4f, 12/VII/2003, St. 0 3 (MZUESC #648).

Distribution. Western Atlantic – from North Carolina to Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Antilles, Venezuela, Surinam, French Guyana, and Brazil (from Pará to Rio Grande do Sul) (D’Incao 1995b).

Ecological notes. On mud, sand, shell, and algae bottoms. From shallow waters to 101 m (D’Incao 1995b).

Previous records in Bahia. Coelho & Ramos (1972), Ramos-Porto et al. (1989), D’Incao (1995b), Vasques et al. (2003).