Migratory history of the giant mottled eel (Anguilla marmorata) in the Bonin Islands of Japan
Migratory history of the giant mottled eel (Anguilla marmorata) in the Bonin Islands of Japan
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1600-0633.2009.00385.x
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发表时间:
2010-03-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Arai, T.
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作者:
Chino, N.;Arai, T.
In order to elucidate the migratory history and habitat use of the giant mottled eel Anguilla marmorata, in the Bonin Islands of Japan, strontium (Sr) and calcium (Ca) concentrations in otoliths were examined by X-ray electron microprobe analysis. The X-ray intensity map and line analyses showed three fluctuation patterns: (i) freshwater residence, (ii) continuous residence in brackish water, and (iii) residence in freshwater after recruitment, while returning to brackish water. Based on these results and previous studies, the migratory behaviours of A. marmorata appear to differ in each habitat in response to inter- and intra-specific competition. The results suggest that A. marmorata has a flexible pattern of migration, with an ability to adapt to various habitats and salinities.