FishBase |
Main Ref: | Allen, G.R. 1985 |
max | min | mod | Ref. | |
Length at birth (mm) | ||||
Preanal L. % TL |
Place of development | planktonic | |||
Larval area | Western Atlantic | |||
Yolk-sac | Ref: | |||
Yolk | Oil globules | |||
The larvae grow to about 15 mm after 36 days. |
Striking feature | ||||
Striking shape lateral | dorsal | |||
Striking feature | ||||
Shape of gut | ||||
Gas bladder early | late | |||
Spinal armature early | late | |||
Postlarval fish enter grass beds at standard length of about 10 mm. |
L 1st feeding | Ref. | Months of presence of larvae | ||||
max | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | ||
min | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | ||
mod | 3 | 240 | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Water parameters Metric characters |
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