Main Ref: | Thresher, R.E. 1984 |
min | max | mod | Ref. | |
Length at birth (mm) | ||||
Preanal L. % TL |
Place of development | planktonic | |||
Larval area | Indo-Pacific | |||
Yolk-sac | ovoid | Ref: | ||
Yolk | Oil globules | |||
There is a small appendage on the dorsal trunk. |
Striking feature | some dorsal fin rays very elongated | |||
Striking shape lateral | eel-like | dorsal | normal (not striking) | |
Striking feature | some dorsal fin rays very elongated | |||
Shape of gut | spherical or gut loop | |||
Gas bladder early | late | |||
Spinal armature early | no spines | late | no spines | |
A dorsal appendage (vexillum) is present. |
L 1st feeding | Ref. | Months of presence of larvae | ||||
max | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | ||
min | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | ||
mod | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Water parameters Metric characters |