Mating preferences of the female river bullhead, Cottus gobio (Cottidae, Teleostei)

Field observations on the influence of site and male quality on choice by the female river bullhead (Colitis gobio) are reported. Females appeared to choose males of large size, and apparently they preferred to spawn with males whose nests contained eggs.

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Published in:Bollettino di zoologia 1983, Vol.50 (1/2), p.51-54
Main Authors: Marconato, A, Rasotto, M.B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agnatha and pisces
animal ecology
Animal ethology
animals
aquatic habitat
aquatic organisms
Biological and medical sciences
Cottus gobio
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Vertebrata
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Summary:Field observations on the influence of site and male quality on choice by the female river bullhead (Colitis gobio) are reported. Females appeared to choose males of large size, and apparently they preferred to spawn with males whose nests contained eggs.
ISSN:0373-4137
DOI:10.1080/11250008309439420