Journal of National Fisheries University

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Journal of National Fisheries University Volume 71 Issue 1
published_at 2022-12

Spawning-related biting behavior of Arothron meleagris (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae)

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
Doi Hiroyuki
Maei Kaori
Yoshitake Takafumi
Momota Kazuyuki
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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.
Creator Keywords
Pufferfish
Arothron meleagris
biting behavior
spawning