Lopholatilus villarii Miranda Ribeiro, 1915
(Malacanthidae, Perciformes)
The collection contains otoliths from 2 individuals of this species, ranging from 342 to 398 mm of total length. Click here to see the map of the sampling area for the individuals of this species. The following summaries contains data from 1 analysed otoliths. See more detailed data here (in portuguese).
Otoliths from Lopholatilus villarii, with total length of A. 342mm; internal side A1; external side A2; profile of the ventral region A3; click the figures for larger version*
Morphology:
Shape: elliptic. Anterior region: peaked. Posterior region: irregular. Dorsal edge: lobed. Ventral edge: entire. Profile: concave-convex. Rostrum and antirostrum orientation: in agreement. Rostrum: Developed. Antirostrum: underdeveloped. Pseudorostrum: absent. Pseudoantirostrum: absent. Sulcus acusticus: position inframedian, orientation horizontal, opening ostial, morphology heterosulcoid, colliculum heteromorphic, ostium tubular, cauda straight tubular.
Description of the terms used
Morphometry:
| Shape indices | Mean ± sd | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL / TL % | 3.68 ± 0.00 | 3.68 | 3.68 |
| OH / OL % | 59.37 ± 0.00 | 59.37 | 59.37 |
| OT / OL % | 18.49 ± 0.00 | 18.49 | 18.49 |
| OT / OH % | 31.15 ± 0.00 | 31.15 | 31.15 |
| Circularity | 19.06 ± 0.00 | 19.06 | 19.06 |
| Rectangularity | 0.63 ± 0.00 | 0.63 | 0.63 |
* Vouchers:
Collection identifier for the individuals shown on photography and drawings:
- 25.8.LOVI.RA1G.CR.E22/L1.1 (342 mm)
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