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Description:
Title:
Suspected spawning-associated colouration and behaviour in black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci)
Alternate Title:
Spawning behaviour in black grouper
Author(s):
Koch, V.
Prada, M.
Penaloza, G.
Taylor, E.
Kellison, G. Todd (Gregory Todd), 1969-
United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.)
Corporate Name:
United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.)
Dates of Publication:
2010
Abstract:
A probable spawning-associated aggregation of black grouper Mycteroperca bonaci was observed on the leeward side of the Old Providence atoll, Seaflower Biosphere Reserve, Colombia. Courtship behaviours previously reported for other grouper species, including males pursuing females, nuzzling and bumping of the anal area, and 'burst rise', were observed and described, as was a 'white-head' spawning colour phase. These results help fill the gap in published information on black grouper reproductive behaviour, providing information that can aid in the identification of spawning sites and the subsequent development of improved management and conservation strategies for this species"--P. 1.
Keywords:
Behavior
Coral reef ecology
Coral reef fishes
Grouper fisheries
Groupers
Management
Spawning
Place Keywords:
Colombia
Providence Island
Local Corporate Name:
CoRIS (Coral Reef Information System)
Type of Resource:
Professional Paper
Note:
A probable spawning-associated aggregation of black grouper Mycteroperca bonaci was observed on the leeward side of the Old Providence atoll, Seaflower Biosphere Reserve, Colombia. Courtship behaviours previously reported for other grouper species, including males pursuing females, nuzzling and bumping of the anal area, and 'burst rise', were observed and described, as was a 'white-head' spawning colour phase. These results help fill the gap in published information on black grouper reproductive behaviour, providing information that can aid in the identification of spawning sites and the subsequent development of improved management and conservation strategies for this species"--P. 1.
2010
CoRIS (Coral Reef Information System)
Library
Public Domain
1858
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