Other tintitnids were less numerous. The highest abundance of 4 ind. L"' was recorded for Tintinnopsis nana only at the surface of station A50. Vertical distributions of most of other tintinnids were restricted to the zone above 50 m depth (Fig. 3). Xystonella lohmanni and Dadayiella ganymedes were recorded between 50 and 100 m, and Salpingella glockentoegeri below 100 m depth. Species found only in the open sea (A300-A1000) were: Protorhabdonella curta, Xystonella lohmanni, Dictyocista muelleri, Dadayiella ganymedes and Salpingella glockentoegeri.