| FishBase |
| Main Ref: | Suleiman, M.Z. 2003 | |||
| 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). | ||||
| 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 |
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