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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
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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
Creators Sakai Harumi
Source Identifiers [PISSN] 0370-9361
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
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[ISSN]0370-9361