BIOLOGY OF THE BLUEPULLER, CHROMIS CAERULEUS (CUVIER), FROM MINICOY ATOLL


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Authors

  • Madan Mohan Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • C S Gopinatha Pillai Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • K K Kunhikoya Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.

Abstract

Fecundity varied from 4000 to 8000 eggs. The individual fish may spawn
more than once in a year. The size at first maturity is 38 mm T.L. The minimum
T.L. noticed at spawning was 40 mm. The species spawns as Minicoy throughout
the year. The active breeding season is about 9 months, from August to
April, with a lull period from May to July. The planktonic phase of the larvae
lasts about 2 to 3 weeks. Settlement of postlarvae on corals takes place in all the
months and. at first settlement, the postlarvae are about 8 mm in T.L.

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Author Biographies

  • Madan Mohan, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • C S Gopinatha Pillai, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • K K Kunhikoya, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.

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Vol. 33 No. 4 (1986)

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How to Cite

Mohan, M., Pillai, C. S. G., & Kunhikoya, K. K. (2011). BIOLOGY OF THE BLUEPULLER, CHROMIS CAERULEUS (CUVIER), FROM MINICOY ATOLL. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 33(4), 457-470. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/10963