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Reproductive traits of Gymnogeophagus labiatus (Teleostei, Cichlidae), in an upper stretch of Sinos river, Caraá, Brazil

This work describes the reproduction of Gymnogeophagus labiatus (Hensel, 1870) from an upper stretch of Sinos river, southern Brazil, based on the analysis of 174 males and 132 females captured in monthly samples taken from January to December 2007. Results showed that reproductive activity occur in...

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Published in:Iheringia. Série Zoologia 2011-09, Vol.101 (3), p.200-206
Main Authors: Verba, Júlia T., Lampert, Vinicius R., Azevedo, Marco A.
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Summary:This work describes the reproduction of Gymnogeophagus labiatus (Hensel, 1870) from an upper stretch of Sinos river, southern Brazil, based on the analysis of 174 males and 132 females captured in monthly samples taken from January to December 2007. Results showed that reproductive activity occur in spring and summer although ripe males were found along the year. The standard length of the smallest ripe male was 104.74 mm (Lt) and the smallest ripe female was 55.00 mm (Lt). There was a significant difference in total sex ratio, with 1.32 males to each female (χ2 = 5.76). Males were much more abundant in March (1.75 males: 1 female) and December (5 males: 1 female). Females were more abundant in the 62├77 mm interval (1 male: 2.36 female) while males were more abundant in the 77├92 mm size interval (2.57 males: 1 female). The largest length intervals were composed of only males. Mean absolute fecundity was 113.4 (± 31.24 sd) and mean relative fecundity was 0.0125 (± 0.0026 sd) oocytes/mg. In ripe ovaries, small-diameter oocytes were observed at high frequencies while larger ones occurred at lower frequencies. This pattern is common in fishes with asynchronous oocyte development. Characteristics of G. labiatus, such as low fecundity, asynchrony in oocyte development, multiple spawning, and its well-known parental care behavior, are consistent with an equilibrium strategy, as proposed for other cichlids. Este trabalho descreve aspectos da reprodução de Gymnogeophagus labiatus (Hensel, 1870) do curso superior do rio dos Sinos, sul do Brasil, baseados na análise de 174 machos e 132 fêmeas. Foram realizadas coletas mensais de janeiro a dezembro de 2007, no município de Caraá, estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Os resultados mostraram que a atividade reprodutiva da espécie ocorre na primavera e verão, mas machos maduros podem ocorrer ao longo do ano. O comprimento padrão do menor macho maduro foi 104,74 mm e o da menor fêmea madura foi 55,00 mm. Houve diferença significativa na proporção sexual total, indicando 1,32 machos para cada fêmea (χ2 = 5,76). Os machos foram significativamente mais abundantes nos meses de março (1,75 machos: 1 fêmea) e dezembro (5 machos: 1 fêmea). Entre exemplares de 62├77 mm as fêmeas foram mais abundantes (1 macho: 2,36 fêmeas) e entre aqueles de 77├92 mm houve um número maior de machos (2,57 machos: 1 fêmea). Apenas machos compõem os maiores intervalos de comprimento. A fecundidade absoluta média foi de 113,4 (±31,24 dp) e a fecundidade re
ISSN:0073-4721
1678-4766
0073-4721
DOI:10.1590/S0073-47212011000200007