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Main Ref: | Neira, F.J., A.G. Miskiewicz and T. Trnski 1998 |
max | min | mod | Ref. | |
Length at birth (mm) | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
Preanal L. % TL | 59 | 52 |
Place of development | planktonic | |||
Larval area | coastal and offshore waters of Tasmania | |||
Yolk-sac | Ref: | |||
Yolk | Oil globules | |||
Length at birth was measured short;ly after hatching (Ref. 35296). |
Striking feature | ||||
Striking shape lateral | dorsal | |||
Striking feature | ||||
Shape of gut | ||||
Gas bladder early | late | |||
Spinal armature early | late | |||
Diagnostic characters: body moderate to deep from 12.5 mm (BD >35%); two ventral keels, anterior extending from isthmus to anus and prominent, posterior along caudal peduncle and less obvious; conspicuous melanophore above angle of lower jaw from flexion stage; 8-10 melanophores along ventral midline of tail. Sequence of fin formation: caudal (4.2-7.2 mm); dorsal (4.6-12.4 mm); anal (4.6-12.4 mm); pectoral (6.4-12.4 mm); pelvic 7.4-12.4 mm). Larvae have been caught in coastal and offshore waters of Tasmania from March to June (Ref. 35294). Larvae settle at the bottom at 60.0-80.0 mm BL (Ref. 28625). |
max | min | mod | Ref. | |
Total number of myomeres | 36 | 34 | 33616 | |
Preanal number of myomeres | 15 | 14 | 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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