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The ethology of Abudefduf luridus and Chromis chromis (Pisces: Pomacentridae) from the Azores *
Author(s) -
Mapstone Gillian M.,
Wood Elizabeth M.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
journal of zoology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.915
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1469-7998
pISSN - 0952-8369
DOI - 10.1111/j.1469-7998.1975.tb01395.x
Subject(s) - biology , pomacentridae , zoology , ecology , fishery , fish <actinopterygii> , coral reef fish
The behaviour of the two species of damsel fishes found in the Azores, Abudefduf luridus (Cuvier) and Chromis chromis (L.)** was studied using underwater techniques. A. luridus is a substrate species, whereas C. chromis alternates between a rock dwelling and a mid‐water existence depending on its sexual condition. The male in both species sets up a breeding territory and, after spawning, cares for and protects the eggs. No pair bonds are formed. Social organization and reproductive behaviour in these two species is discussed in relation to other pomacentrids, for which comparable behaviour patterns have been reported. **The taxonomic status of the species is under study.