Produção Nacional
Mixed-species schooling behavior and protective mimicry involving coral reef fish from the genus Haemulon (Haemulidae)
2011; Sociedade Brasileira de Ictiologia; Volume: 9; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1590/s1679-62252011005000037
ISSN1982-0224
AutoresPedro Henrique Cipresso Pereira, João Lucas Leão Feitosa, Beatrice Padovani Ferreira,
Tópico(s)Amphibian and Reptile Biology
ResumoThe present study analyzed heterotypic schooling behavior and protective mimicry relationships involving species of the genus Haemulon and other coral reef fishes on coastal reefs at Tamandaré, Pernambuco State, Northeastern Brazil. The work was performed during 35 hours of direct observation using the "focal animal" method. The observed events involved 14 species of reef fish in eight different families. The phenomenon of mixed schooling appeared to be related to the large number of individuals of the genus Haemulon present in reef environments and to the tendency of individuals with limited populations to try to aggregate in schools (e.g. genus Scarus).
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