First record of the seagrass wrasse, Novaculoides macrolepidotus (Bloch, 1791) (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Labridae), from Reunion Island, south-western Indian Ocean, with a brief description of its colour pattern variation, escape and reproductive behaviour

Background. Little is known about the seagrass wrasse, Novaculoides macrolepidotus. In January 2012 it was recorded for the first time from Reunion Island. As its population increased over the years, field observations were made on colour pattern variation, escape and reproductive behaviour. Regardi...

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Main Authors: P. Bourjon, R. Fricke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2016-06-01
Series:Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria
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Online Access:https://aiep.pensoft.net/article/26625/download/pdf/