Evaluation of a simple tagging method to monitor the growth of endangered species of seahorse

Lipton, A P and Thangaraj, M (2007) Evaluation of a simple tagging method to monitor the growth of endangered species of seahorse. Current Science, 92 (11). pp. 1631-1632.

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    Abstract

    Identification of an individual seahorse is important for captive breeding and conservation studies. A simple and cost-effective tagging method was devised to suit the rigid body structure and small fins of Hippocampus kuda. The first generation sexually matured individuals (452 numbers) were tagged using plastic strips tied around the neck. No significant differences (P > 0.05) in growth between the tagged and untagged groups were noted. All the tags persisted for one year without any perceptible changes in sexual and social behaviour.

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Conservation; growth; seahorse; sexual and social behaviour; tagging
    Subjects: Demersal Fishes > Seahorse
    Divisions: CMFRI-Vizhinjam
    Depositing User: Users 171 not found.
    Date Deposited: 10 Nov 2010 11:31
    Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:36
    URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/6203

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