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Does light explain damselfish Chromis viridis abundances observed over coral colonies?

Authors :
Pascale Chabanet
Nicolas Loiseau
Dominique Ponton
Source :
Journal of fish biology. 80(7)
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

A single autonomous video camera was used to record the abundances of Chromis viridis over a branching Acropora sp. colony eight times per day over a period of 50 days. The poor explanatory power of global radiation suggests the need for recording the light really available to the fish, especially in the UV range. The increasing number of C. viridis observed with increasing wind along shore and water level may correspond to individuals swimming further from their shelter in order to get closer to the food carried by the water currents.

Details

ISSN :
10958649
Volume :
80
Issue :
7
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of fish biology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....3cba7cac8af776af0505ac1b5e636835