Abstract
We report on basic natural history, life history, and diet of Priapella chamulae (Poeciliidae) from Arroyo Tres, a small creek in Tabasco, southern México. The tertiary (adult) sex ratio was heavily female-skewed, female P. chamulae pro- duced medium-sized offspring (~2.3 mg), one clutch at a time (i.e., showed no superfetation), and relied predomi- nantly on yolk for embryo provisioning (Matrotrophy Index: 0.71). Furthermore, P. chamulae at Arroyo Tres had relatively short guts, were highly carnivorous, and preyed mainly on terrestrial arthropods (especially ants).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 95-102 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Apr 2012 |
Keywords
- life histories
- Poeciliidae
- Heterophallus milleri
- Mexico