Gozlan et al, 2003



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Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Leucaspius delineatus Egg Egg adhesiveness Adhesive Adhesive
Leucaspius delineatus Larvae Sibling intracohort cannibalism Throughout the spawing season, filial and hetero-cannibaslim was observed in all groups of individuals except parasitic males. Cannibalism in males guarding the nest site containing eggs was rare Present
Leucaspius delineatus Female Length at sexual maturity 5.4 5.4 cm
Leucaspius delineatus Male Length at sexual maturity 4.5-5.5 [Territorial male] 5.0 cm
Leucaspius delineatus Spawning conditions Spawning temperature 16.0-20.4 18.2 °C
Leucaspius delineatus Spawning conditions Spawning site preparation Male guards a single nest site, once a nest site is obtained, the male either encircled or remained a fixed position at the nest site, at times cleaning the nest surface with his mouth No category
Leucaspius delineatus Spawning conditions Mating system An individual male guard a nest, and females visit the nest No category
Leucaspius delineatus Spawning conditions Spawning release Female release a strip of up to 80 eggs No category
Leucaspius delineatus Spawning conditions Parental care Male guards a nest, chases and attcaks any untruders (bittig and head-butting) Male parental care