Larval andosteological development of the sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus (Pisces: Sparidae)

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Mook, David H.
Publisher
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists.
Date Issued
1977
Note

The larval development of the sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus
is similar to that of other perciform fishes. The caudal and the pectoral
fins are the first to form and the pelvic the last. The yolk sac disappears
at about 4.5 mm SL and adult color patterns begin to appear at about 7
mm and are complete by 15 mm. The development of basic pigmentation
pattern is described. The osteological development of the skull, axial
skeleton, fin supports and caudal elements is also described.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Form
pdf
Extent
9 p.
Subject (Topical)
Sheepshead (Fish)
Sparidae
Perciformes
Larvae
Osteology
Identifier
FA00007102
Additional Information
The larval development of the sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus
is similar to that of other perciform fishes. The caudal and the pectoral
fins are the first to form and the pelvic the last. The yolk sac disappears
at about 4.5 mm SL and adult color patterns begin to appear at about 7
mm and are complete by 15 mm. The development of basic pigmentation
pattern is described. The osteological development of the skull, axial
skeleton, fin supports and caudal elements is also described.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution 63
This manuscript is an author
version with the final publication available and may be cited as: Mook, D. (1977). Larval and
osteological development of the sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus (Pisces: Sparidae). Copeia
77(1), 126-133.
Date Backup
1977
Date Text
1977
Date Issued (EDTF)
1977
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IID
FA00007102
Organizations
Attributed name: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Person Preferred Name

Mook, David H.
Physical Description

pdf
9 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007102
Title Plain
Larval andosteological development of the sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus (Pisces: Sparidae)
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007102
Origin Information

1977
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists.

New York

Place

New York
Title
Larval andosteological development of the sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus (Pisces: Sparidae)
Other Title Info

Larval andosteological development of the sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus (Pisces: Sparidae)