ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
annual fish
;
reproduction
;
Cynopoecilus melanotaenia
;
Brazil
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The reproductive cycle of the annual fish Cynopoecilus melanotaenia was studied in its natural environment, in order to obtain relevant information about its biology. This data would be valuable for culturing optimization in the laboratory. A total of 797 specimens of C. melanotaenia were collected on a monthly basis between April 1994 and March 1995 in a temporary water body, located in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. The frequency distribution of oocyte diameters indicates a continuous spawning life history style over a long period of time. The estimated Lpm to females was 18.55 mm, when they are 54 days old.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1003868711295
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