Relationships between otolith size and fish length in some mesopelagic teleosts (Myctophidae, Paralepididae, Phosichthyidae and Stomiidae). Issue 3 (4th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Battaglia, P.; Malara, D.; Ammendolia, G.; Romeo, T.; Andaloro, F.
• Is Part Of: Journal of fish biology. Volume 87:Issue 3(2015)
• Page Start: 774
• Page End: 782
• Publication Date: 2015-08-04
• Subjects: Fishes -- Periodicals; Fishes -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 597
• DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12744
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1112

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jfb12744-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p id="jfb12744-para-0001">Length–mass relationships and linear regressions are given for otolith size (length and height) and standard length (<italic>L</italic>_S) of certain mesopelagic fishes (Myctophidae, Paralepididae, Phosichthyidae and Stomiidae) living in the central Mediterranean Sea. The length–mass relationship showed isometric growth in six species, whereas linear regressions of <italic>L</italic>_S and otolith size fit the data well for all species. These equations represent a useful tool for dietary studies on Mediterranean marine predators.</p> </abstract>