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Main Ref: | Fahay, M. 1983 |
max | min | mod | Ref. | |
Length at birth (mm) | 8 | 7 | ||
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: distinguished from M. octodecemspinosus by deeper head, and development of 2 supraorbital spines at 12-14 mm TL. Pigmentation: small group of tiny spots just anterior to anus at 8-10 mm which disappears later. Sequence of fin formation: pectoral (8.5-14.0 mm TL); caudal (8.5-16.0 mm TL); anal (10.5-16.0 mm TL); dorsal (10.5-16.0 mm TL); pelvic (14.0-18.0 mm TL). |
max | min | mod | Ref. | |
Total number of myomeres | 46 | 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 |
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