Early life history of Syngnathus abaster

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2006

Authors

Silva, K (Author) Other; Monteiro, NM (Author) Other; Almada, VC (Author) Other; Vieira, MN (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Fish Biology

Vol. 68

Pages: 80-86

ISSN: 0022-1112

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 25 Citations

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Scientific classification

FOS: Agrarian Sciences > Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-004-Q3X

DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2005.00878.x

Abstract (EN): The embryonic and larval development of the pipefish Syngnathus abaster is described, based on ex situ observations. The full development sequence lasted 24-32 days (at 18-19 degrees C), which was shortened to 21 days at higher temperatures (21-22 degrees C). Newborn juveniles, with a uniform dark brown colouration, immediately assumed a benthic spatial distribution. This vertical distribution pattern remained unchanged at least during the first 4 weeks, after the release from the marsupium. The apparent absence of a pelagic life phase might have important repercussions in terms of population connectivity given increasing fragmentation and degradation of the eelgrass habitat in the species' range. (c) 2006 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 7