Distribution and abundance of fish larvae of the family Lutjanidae in the northeastern Colombian Caribbean during an annual cycle (2000–2001)

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Edgar Arteaga
María Isabel Criales-Hernández
Jairo Altamar
Luis Manjarrés

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This study analyzes some basic aspects of the biological dynamics of lutjanid larvae in the northeastern part of the Colombian Caribbean. They had a wide distribution in the study area, and the highest abundances and indices of occurrence were found at the stations off Riohacha, between 6 and 18 nautical miles from the coast. July, October and May had the highest values, with an average of 12.90, 7.67 and 22.47 larvae/10 m2, respectively; the highest temperatures and lowest salinities were also recorded during these months.

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Arteaga, E., Criales-Hernández, M. I., Altamar, J., & Manjarrés, L. (2004). Distribution and abundance of fish larvae of the family Lutjanidae in the northeastern Colombian Caribbean during an annual cycle (2000–2001). Ciencias Marinas, 30(3), 381–390. https://doi.org/10.7773/cm.v30i3.335
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