Main Ref: | Fahay, M. 1983 |
min | max | mod | Ref. | |
Length at birth (mm) | 5 | 6 | ||
Preanal L. % TL |
Place of development | planktonic | |||
Larval area | Mid-Atlantic Bight | |||
Yolk-sac | Ref: | |||
Yolk | Oil globules |
Striking feature | ||||
Striking shape lateral | dorsal | |||
Striking feature | ||||
Shape of gut | ||||
Gas bladder early | late | |||
Spinal armature early | late | |||
Diagnostic characters: adipose fin present; air bladder obvious in sizes greater than 15 mm. Pigmentation: up to 15 mm, may have ventral pair of spots anterior to pectoral fins. Sequence of fin formation: fins well developed at about 15 mm. |
min | max | mod | Ref. | |
Total number of myomeres | 62 | 64 | 68 | |
Preanal number of myomeres | 38 | 43 | 68 |
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 |