Main Ref: | Morrow, J.E. 1980 |
min | max | mod | Ref. | |
Length at birth (mm) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 27547 |
Preanal L. % TL |
Place of development | ||||
Larval area | to be filled | |||
Yolk-sac | Ref: | |||
Yolk | Oil globules | |||
Newly hatched larvae about 16 mm long, with an exceptionally large yolk sac. Buds of the pelvic fins and elements of the anal and caudal are already present (Ref. 28957). |
Striking feature | ||||
Striking shape lateral | dorsal | |||
Striking feature | ||||
Shape of gut | ||||
Gas bladder early | late | |||
Spinal armature early | late | |||
The larvae move off the spawning areas and into deep water a month or so after hatching (Ref. 27547). |
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 |