Author: Colin Patrick L.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISSN: 1464-5262
Source: Journal of Natural History, Vol.12, Iss.6, 1978-11, pp. : 689-697
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Abstract
The burrow-dwelling jawfish, Lonchopisthus micrognathus, occurs at 12â-“40 m depths on sandy-mud substrates in back reef areas off southwestern Puerto Rico. Its behaviour is remarkably similar to Opistognathus aurifrons. It feeds on suspended material in the water. The burrow has a primary opening with a vertical tube and smaller accessory openings. A crab, Chasmocarcinus cylindricus, occurs with it. Lonchopisthus micrognathus broods its eggs orally and may spawn the year round. Availability of suitable sediment is not limiting distribution of the species.
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