Observations on the agonistic behaviour of Lepadogaster lepadogaster purpurea (Pisces: Gobiesocidae) |
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| Authors: | E. J. Gonç lalves,,V. C. Almada,,S. P. Almeida,,D. M. Gonç lalves,,M. Repas, N. Simõ es |
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| Affiliation: | Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, R. Jardim do Tabaco 44, P-1100 Lisboa, Portugal |
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| Abstract: | Agonistic behaviour of captive Lepadogaster lepadogaster purpurea , was described, forming the first record of such behaviour in the family Gobiesocidae. Both male and female engaged in similar behaviours. The agonistic interactions were related mainly to the control of shelter sites and larger fish tended to chase away and take over the shelter of smaller fish. |
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| Keywords: | agonistic behaviour Lepadogaster lepadogaster purpurea clingfish |
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