Geographic variation and aspects of the life history of Belonesox belizanus kner (Posces poeciliidae) from Central America

Author

Robert S. Anderson

Publication Date

1980

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Greenfield, David W.

Degree Name

M.S. (Master of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Biological Sciences

LCSH

Belonesox belizanus; Fishes--Central America; Poeciliidae

Abstract

Specimens of Beionesox belizanus Kner from throughout Central America were examined to determine the extent of geographic variation for eight morphometric and five merlstlc characters. These characters were used to consider the validity of the subspecific name Beionesox belizanus maxillosus Hubbs. Specimens collected in Belize, Central America, were examined for life history traits, including feeding, reproduction, age and growth. Experiments were conducted using several species of Gambusla as prey items to determine whether Beionesox belizanus selectively preys on different sizes or species of Gambusla. The

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Recommended Citation

Anderson, Robert S., "Geographic variation and aspects of the life history of Belonesox belizanus kner (Posces poeciliidae) from Central America" (1980). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 3273.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/3273

Extent

ix, 76 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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Media Type

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