Spawning-related biting behavior of Arothron meleagris (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)
Journal of National Fisheries University Volume 71 Issue 1
Page 21-25
published_at 2022-12
Title
ミゾレフグArothron meleagrisの産卵に関係する可能性のある噛みつき行動
Spawning-related biting behavior of Arothron meleagris (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)
Abstract
An unusual instance of biting behavior by the pufferfish Arothron meleagris, possibly related to spawning behavior was observed during low tide of new moon spring tide while scuba-diving off the Maldives Islands. Multiple males were following, biting and clinging persistently to a female. Subsequent internet searches revealed that similar biting behavior was common among several congeners, possibly being a characteristic spawning-related behavior of the genus.
Creators
Doi Hiroyuki
Creators
Maei Kaori
Creators
Yoshitake Takafumi
Creators
Momota Kazuyuki
Source Identifiers
Creator Keywords
Pufferfish
Arothron meleagris
biting behavior
spawning
Languages
eng
Resource Type
departmental bulletin paper
Publishers
National Fisheries University
Date Issued
2022-12
File Version
Version of Record
Access Rights
open access
Relations
[ISSN]0370-9361