Fish species involved in mass washed up eggs in Chinchorro beach, Arica - Chile during the period of one year.

Méndez-Abarca F., C.F. Méndez, R.A. Reyes, H.A. Vargas & G.A. Aragón.

Abstract

It is established that the mass of eggs of some fish species are left on the sand of Chinchorro beach due to the sea tide. Chinchorro beach is located in Arica, Chile. This happens in a year –time period but the origin it is not clear. The species found after the larvae hatch in captivity, corresponding to marine pejerrey (Odonthestes regia) and the northern coastal stingray (Sympterygia brevicaudata). Because studies are needed to go deeper on the subject, in this way making sure the sustainability of the species involved in the aforementioned phenomenon.

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Volumen: 24
Fecha de publicación: 2013
Página de inicio: 15
Página final: 17
URL: https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/498/49830274004.pdf