Journal Article
Occurrence and morphology of larvae and juveniles of six Luciogobius species from Aritsu Beach, Okinawa Island
Maeda, K., Yamasaki, N., Kondo, M. and Tachihara, K.
Record Number:
2557
Year:
2008
Journal:
Ichthyological Research
Pages:
162-174
Volume:
55
Abstract:
Larvae and juveniles of six species of Luciogobius were collected at Aritsu Beach on Okinawa Island using a small seine. Postflexion larvae were dominant during sampling and were collected when they approached the shoreline adjacent to or at the entrances to their adult habitats prior to settlement. Standard lengths of postflexion larvae ranged from 5.4 to 14.4 mm and varied depending on the species. The larvae occurred mainly from January to April, but some larvae were caught in October and November. Their pelagic larval durations were estimated to range from 17 to 36 days and varied depending on the species. Morphologies of field-caught larvae and juveniles and laboratory-reared juveniles were described. Six species were clearly distinguished based on fin ray and vertebral counts, proportions, body size, and pigment patterns. Although their taxonomic statuses could not be determined, it is thought that they have independent relatives in other regions.
Times Cited:
24
Relevent Species:
Luciogobius albus Regan 1940Luciogobius fluvialis Kanagawa, Itai and Senou 2011Luciogobius fonticola Kanagawa, Itai and Senou 2011Luciogobius pallidus Regan 1940Luciogobius elongatus B [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Luciogobius adapel Okiyama 2001Luciogobius dormitoris Shiogaki and Dotsu 1976Luciogobius elongatus A Regan 1905Luciogobius elongatus C [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Luciogobius elongatus D [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Luciogobius elongatus E [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Luciogobius elongatus F [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Luciogobius grandis A Arai 1970Luciogobius grandis B [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Luciogobius parvulus A (Snyder 1909)Luciogobius parvulus B [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Luciogobius platycephalus A Shiogaki and Dotsu 1976Luciogobius platycephalus B [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Luciogobius undescribed species [Yamada, Sugiyama, Tamaki, Kawakita and Kato 2009]Gouania willdenowi (Risso 1810)Gouania adriatica Wagner, Kovačić and Koblmüller 2020Gouania orientalis Wagner, Kovačić and Koblmüller 2020Gouania hofrichteri Wagner, Kovačić and Koblmüller 2020Gouania pigra (Nardo 1827)