Embryonic and larval development of Lipophrys pholis (Pisces: Blenniidae)

Authors

  • Claudia Faria Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada
  • Rita Borges Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada
  • Fátima Gil Aquário Vasco da Gama
  • Vitor C. Almada Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada
  • Emanuel J. Gonçalves Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/scimar.2002.66n121

Keywords:

Lipophrys pholis, early ontogeny, reproductive behaviour, larval behaviour

Abstract


Information on the early ontogeny of Lipophrys pholis is scattered and incomplete. In this paper we describe for the first time the full developmental sequence from egg to juvenile in controlled conditions. In addition, some notes on the spawning behaviour of adults and the behaviour of larvae are provided. During oviposition, the female follows the male´s path, suggesting that the male may apply sperm on the nest before spawning. Embryonic development lasted 16 days (17ºC) and larval development to settlement lasted 29 days (15.5-17.5ºC). At hatching, mean larval total length was 5.0 mm. The larvae hatched with the mouth and anus opened, with pigmented eyes and almost no yolk, and started to feed within one day. They first settled 29 days after hatching (13-14 mm TL) and showed full juvenile pigmentation and behaviour 8 to 9 days later (17-19 mm TL).

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Published

2002-03-30

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Faria C, Borges R, Gil F, Almada VC, Gonçalves EJ. Embryonic and larval development of Lipophrys pholis (Pisces: Blenniidae). Sci. mar. [Internet]. 2002Mar.30 [cited 2024Mar.28];66(1):21-6. Available from: https://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/559

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