Early life history of the pipe¢sh Nerophis lumbriciformis (Pisces: Syngnathidae)

Monteiro, Nuno Miguel; Almada, Vítor Carvalho; Vieira, Maria Natividade

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Monteiro, Nuno Miguel

Almada, Vítor Carvalho

Vieira, Maria Natividade

Abstract(s)

The embryonic and larval development of the pipe¢sh Nerophis lumbriciformis is described. The full development sequence lasted 30 d (at 14-15ºC), being shortened to 25-26 d at higher temperatures (16-17ºC), and hatching occurred throughout a 2^3 d period. Unlike species of the genus Syngnathus, the newly hatched larvae presented a functional mouth apparatus and the yolk sac completely absorbed.