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Brief Communication Androgen levels of reproductive competitors in a co-operatively breeding cichlid.

Authors :
Oliveira, R.F.
Hirschenhauser, K.
CanĂ¡rio, A.V.M.
Taborsky, M.
Source :
Journal of Fish Biology; Dec2003, Vol. 63 Issue 6, p1615-1620, 6p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Androgen levels of family groups of Neolamprologus pulcher were assessed using non-invasive methods. There were no significant differences in the excretion rates neither of testosterone nor of 11-ketotestosterone between territorial and helper males. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221112
Volume :
63
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Fish Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11715948
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2003.00260.x