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Main Ref: | Neira, F.J., A.G. Miskiewicz and T. Trnski 1998 |
max | min | mod | Ref. | |
Length at birth (mm) | 2.5 | |||
Preanal L. % TL | 39 | 33 |
Place of development | planktonic | |||
Larval area | shallow, coastal waters (Lake Macquarie (NSW)) | |||
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: 5-8 posterior preopercular spines, spine at angle long and slender from flexion stage; pterygiophores of dorsal- and anal-fin rays each with a prominent spine; early forming, elongate pectoral-fin rays; fin moderately to heavily pigmented; 17-28 , melanophores, usually 24-26, along ventral midline of tail. Sequence of fin formation: pectoral (<2.5 mm); caudal (4.5-7.5 mm); dorsal (4.9->7.5 mm); anal (4.9->7.5 mm); pelvic (5.2->7.5 mm). Larvae settle on the bottom at length greater than 7.5 mm BL. |
max | min | mod | Ref. | |
Total number of myomeres | 41 | 39 | 33616 | |
Preanal number of myomeres | 10 | 7 | 33616 |
L 1st feeding | Ref. | Months of presence of larvae | ||||
max | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | ||
min | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | ||
mod | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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