High-resolution monitoring from birth to sexual maturity of a male reef manta ray, Mobula alfredi, held in captivity for 7 years: changes in external morphology, behavior, and steroid hormones levels

High-resolution monitoring from birth to sexual maturity of a male reef manta ray, Mobula alfredi, held in captivity for 7 years: changes in external morphology, behavior, and steroid hormones levels

Abstract Background In this study, we report the first case of a male reef manta ray, Mobula alfredi, becoming sexually mature in captivity and present its reproductive characteristics. Methods We investigated changes in external morphology, behavior, and levels of steroid hormones in a male M. alfr...

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Main Authors: Ryo Nozu, Kiyomi Murakumo, Rui Matsumoto, Yosuke Matsumoto, Nagisa Yano, Masaru Nakamura, Makio Yanagisawa, Keiichi Ueda, Keiichi Sato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Zoology
Subjects:
Reef manta ray
Mobula Alfredi
Male
Sexual maturation
In-captivity
Mating behaviors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40850-017-0023-0

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