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Larvae Information Summary for  Scleropages formosus
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Main Ref: Suleiman, M.Z. 2003
Yolk-sac larvae
  max min mod Ref.
Length at birth (mm)        
Preanal L. % TL        
Place of development in mouth (mouthbrooders)
Larval area demersal
Yolk-sac       Ref:  
Yolk   Oil globules  
Hatching occurs 1 week after fertilisation (Ref. 57866). Yolk sac larvae remain in male parent's mouth until yolk is totally absorbed which takes about 7-8 weeks (Ref. 57866).
Post larvae
Striking feature  
Striking shape lateral   dorsal  
Striking feature  
Shape of gut  
Gas bladder   early   late  
Spinal armature   early   late  
  L 1st feeding Ref. Months of presence of larvae
max     Jan Feb Mar Apr
min   May Jun Jul Aug
mod 85 57866 Sep Oct Nov Dec
Water parameters     Metric characters
Entered by: Luna,Susan M. - 31.01.07
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