Male size predicts the ability to defend offspring in the biparental convict cichlid Archocentrus nigrofasciatus

The data from this field study provided evidence that biparental convict cichlid Archocentrus nigrofasciatus pairs with large males had fewer intruders near their offspring compared to pairs with small males. This suggested that large males were more capable of defending their young against predator...

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2006-10, Vol.69 (4), p.1239-1244
Main Authors: Gagliardi-Seeley, J. L., Itzkowitz, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agnatha. Pisces
Archocentrus nigrofasciatus
Biological and medical sciences
cichlid
Cichlidae
Cryptoheros nigrofasciatus
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
offspring defence
parental care
Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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Summary:The data from this field study provided evidence that biparental convict cichlid Archocentrus nigrofasciatus pairs with large males had fewer intruders near their offspring compared to pairs with small males. This suggested that large males were more capable of defending their young against predators.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2006.01174.x