pomatoschistus marmoratus , marbled goby , is a species of goby native to the eastern atlantic from the bay of biscay down around the iberian peninsula through the mediterranean sea , the black sea and the sea of azov .

it is also found in the suez canal in egypt .

it occurs in marine and brackish waters on sandy substrates in shallow waters , typically down to 20 m ( 66 ft ) , but occasionally to 70 m ( 230 ft ) in the winter .

it can reach a length of 8 cm ( 3.1 in ) tl though most do not exceed 5 centimetres ( 2.0 in ) tl .

marbled goby

my marbled goby eating thawed silversides . he also enjoys earthworms , minnows , and goldfish .
the marbled goby fish is found in malaysian rivers . it is noted that it is the largest goby in the world . this hd video is shot using the panasonic hdc tm 300 camcorder in full 1080 hd .
doing a switch to native biotope and i want to start breeding marbled gobies . anyone here can share their experience or knowledge in this area ?
breeding and rearing the offspring through successive generations are mandatory in order to study evolutionary responses to anthropogenic impact in marine organisms . however , fish offer a limited number of marine model species that allow performing multigenerational experimental approaches . here , we propose a novel breeding and rearing experimental model based on the marbled goby
feeding : feeding is easy . these fish will eat anything . i give mine krill and feeder shrimp intended for marine fish , and my goby loves it .
i currently have one in my tank , about 12 inches long . and i feed it with raw fish ( cut in stripe ) . in the near future , i will get another variety goby ( quite similar dark brown ) and download to u - tube broadcast . goby fish loves to camouflage with drift woods provided for hiding .
) in un ambiente del delta del po ( observations on population structure and trophic role of three goby species in the delta of po river ) . nova thalassia 7 ( suppl . 3 ) : 373–378 .
they climb walls ? i was keen of doing the same but also clueless how to start . intially i thought we need to have many stones for hiding , some plants and
waterflow
. just like keeping crabs . i assumed your goby mean mudskippers ?
got the tank size to do it . thanks for the information link , it is very useful . as suspected , they are next to impossible to breed in tanks . will be doing a biotope of small fishes and shrimps and placing a goby in it .
i ' m keeping one wild caught . very intelligent fish keen on observations around their surroundings . like to barrow in the sand ambush for prey to hit it ' s effective range . skilled hunter , i would say . normally i feed it with feeder prawns . there was a week the tank was out of feeder prawns . in the tank was 2 garfish as tank mates . same length as the marble goby about 15 cm . within 2 nights , my garfish went 1 missing , with each night . i observed the belly of the marble goby was bloated . i will be very caution with it . good luck .
bad idea to mix this
soon hock
with fishes smaller than the mouth can fit . they just lie motionless and ambush unsuspecting fish and shrimps that wander too close . imo , if you want a suitable goby for a freshwater - brackish singapore biotope setup , those brachygobius species aka bumblebee gobies will be excellent choices . they breed in caves and snail shells .
life cycle and reproductive biology of the marbled goby pomatoschistus marmoratus was studied in the venetian lagoon . lifespan was determined by reading otoliths . the maximum age recorded was 17 months juveniles occurred in samples from july to november . nests were found in two different periods : from the middle of april to the middle of july and from the middle of august to the end of september . while individuals in a wide range of body size ( 35–62 mm total length ) mated during the first spawning peak during the second one only small individuals ( 28–32 mm total length ) developed during the first peak were in reproductive activity . histological analyses showed that most of the juveniles developed during the first spawning peak delayed sexual maturation to the following year . ripe females appeared to be multiple spawner showing an asynchronous ovary with oocytes at different stages of development . from nesting male body sizes gonadosomatic indices and histological analyses no indication of the presence of alternative male mating tactics emerged .
one of the largest goby species in the world , o . marmoratus is unsuitable for the vast majority of aquaria , but is an interesting oddball for the true enthusiast with the facilities to house it properly . it is a nocturnal ambush predator and generally remains motionless during daylight hours unless striking at food . it is a popular food fish in some of its native countries , where it is known as soon hock .
besides the two pictus cats that where in it i also got a 2
marble goby . i had no idea what it was until i did some research and found out what it was and how big they get . i ' m gonna need a bigger tank ! right now he ' s fat and happy in my 30 gal . fat and happy because i noticed his big belly and a missing platy !
care : ph range from 6 . 5 - 7 . 5 , brackish and slightly acidic . water quality should be fairly good , but these fish are very hardy , so even though they can survive in semi - bad quality water , ammonia and nitrates still need to be kept low . marbled sand gobies will grow over 25 inches / 63 . 5cm , so a very large tank for them is needed ( 125 - 150 gallon / 473 - 567 liter ) . the tank needs to have a tight - fitting lid , as these fish are jumpers , and they will try to escape . a large stretch of clear bottom of the tank is need when these fish are fully grown . however , if you raise them in smaller tanks like i did ( 12 - 36 gallon / 45 - 136 liter ) , they need lots of plants , bogwood , and caves to make them feel secure . also if you raise them in a smaller tank , be sure to move them into a larger ( 50 - 125 gallon / 189 - 473 liter ) tank when they ' ve grown over 6 inches / 15 cm . do not keep these fish in groups , as the dominate will eat the others , and any smaller fish in the tank . only keep these fish with large fish , such as bala sharks , arowanas , pacus , and knifefish . any fish under 9 inches will be eaten when the goby is fully grown . surface dwellers and fast fish can be kept with these fish , as they are very slow and can ' t catch anything .
greek , poma , - atos = cover , operculum + greek , schistos = divided ( ref . 45335 )
marine ; freshwater ; brackish ; demersal ; depth range 20 - 70 m ( ref . 4696 ) . subtropical ; 20°c - 28°c ( ref . 12468 ) ; 48°n - 35°n , 10°w - 42°e
eastern atlantic : iberian peninsula northwards to bay of biscay ( ref . 4343 ) ; mediterranean , black sea and sea of azov ; also suez canal .
maturity : l m ? range ? - ? cm max length : 8 . 0 cm tl male / unsexed ; ( ref . 50519 ) ; common length : 5 . 0 cm tl male / unsexed ; ( ref . 50519 ) ; max . reported age : 2 years ( ref . 4696 )
dorsal spines ( total ) : 7 ; dorsal soft rays ( total ) : 8 - 10 ; anal spines : 1 ; anal soft rays : 7 - 10 . distinguished by its usually scaled breast and rear edge of anterior pelvic membrane with minute projections ( ref . 59043 ) .
found inshore , over sand . enters brackish and hyper - saline waters . feeds on small crustaceans and chironomid larvae ( ref . 4343 ) .
males clean the insides of bivalve shells and cover the outside with sand in preparation for the eggs that will be deposited by the female ( ref . 46373 ) . nesting males exhibit breeding colouration with four dark bars across side , a blue spot on the first dorsal fin and dark coloration on pelvic fins and edge of anal fin ( ref . 4696 ) . males defend the nest , cleaning and fanning the eggs until hatching ( ref . 27118 ) .
miller , p . j . , 1986 . gobiidae . p . 1019 - 1085 . in p . j . p . whitehead , m . - l . bauchot , j . - c . hureau , j . nielsen and e . tortonese ( eds . ) fishes of the north - eastern atlantic and the mediterranean . volume 3 . unesco , paris . ( ref . 4696 )
) : 10 . 3 - 17 . 3 , mean 15 . 1 ( based on 59 cells ) .
phylogenetic diversity index ( ref . 82805 ) : pd 50 = 0 . 5002 [ uniqueness , from 0 . 5 = low to 2 . 0 = high ] .
bayesian length - weight : a = 0 . 00851 ( 0 . 00719 - 0 . 01008 ) , b = 3 . 08 ( 3 . 03 - 3 . 13 ) , in cm total length , based on lwr estimates for this species ( ref . 93245 ) .
trophic level ( ref . 69278 ) : 3 . 4 ±0 . 45 se ; based on food items .
resilience ( ref . 69278 ) : medium , minimum population doubling time 1 . 4 - 4 . 4 years ( tm = 1 ; assuming fec < 10 , 000 ) .
prior r = 0 . 85 , 2 sd range = 0 . 4 - 1 . 80 , log ( r ) = - 0 . 16 , sd log ( r ) = 0 . 38 , based on : 1 tgen , 1 tmax , 2 fec records
vulnerability ( ref . 59153 ) : low vulnerability ( 15 of 100 ) .
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justification : pomatoschistus marmoratus is present throughout the mediterranean sea , the black sea and the sea of azov , with a smaller distribution in the eastern atlantic . although possible local declines in parts of turkey may be occurring due to habitat destruction and pollution , the population overall is assumed to be stable . there are no known widespread threats . therefore , p . marmoratus is assessed as least concern .
pomatoschistus marmoratus is present in the eastern atlantic , from the southwestern iberian peninsula ( from the algarve in portugal ) eastwards . it is present throughout all coastal areas in the mediterranean sea , black sea and the sea of azov ( miller 1986 , fouda et al . 1993 ) . records in the southern mediterranean are confirmed by dieuzeide ( 1955 ) , mejri et al . ( 2009 ) , and al - hassan and el - silini ( 1999 ) . it has also been reported from the suez canal ( invasive ) . pomatoschistus marmoratus is typically found inshore , to about 20 m , but has been collected to 70 m during the winter in the black sea ( miller 1986 ) .
albania ; algeria ; bosnia and herzegovina ; bulgaria ; croatia ; cyprus ; egypt ( egypt ( african part ) , sinai ) ; france ( corsica , france ( mainland ) ) ; georgia ( abkhaziya , adzhariya , gruziya ) ; gibraltar ; greece ( east aegean is . , greece ( mainland ) , kriti ) ; israel ; italy ( italy ( mainland ) , sardegna , sicilia ) ; lebanon ; libya ; malta ; monaco ; montenegro ; morocco ; palestinian territory , occupied ; portugal ( portugal ( mainland ) ) ; romania ; russian federation ( european russia ) ; slovenia ; spain ( baleares , spain ( mainland ) , spanish north african territories ) ; syrian arab republic ; tunisia ; turkey ( turkey - in - asia , turkey - in - europe ) ; ukraine
there is no population information available for p . marmoratus . possible declines in parts of turkey may be due to pollution and habitat destruction ( m . bilecenoglu pers . comm . 2007 ) . however , the population is thought to be stable overall .
is found in inshore waters , to 70 m in the winter in the black sea over fine sandy substrates ( miller 1986 ) . it is capable of living in areas of high or low salinities and it often enters brackish and hyper - saline waters ( miller 1986 ) .
the species feeds on small crustaceans and chironomid larvae ( maugé 1986 ) . males clean the insides of bivalve shells and cover the outside with sand in preparation for the eggs that will be deposited by the female ( mazzoldi and rasotto 2001 ) . nesting males exhibit breeding colouration with four dark bars along the side , a blue spot on the first dorsal fin and dark coloration on pelvic fins and edge of anal fin ( miller 1986 ) . males defend the nest , cleaning and fanning the eggs until hatching ( gandolfi
in the mediterranean , the maximum recorded size is 6 . 0 cm tl and the length at maturity for females ranges from 2 . 8 cm to 3 . 8 cm tl and for males ranges from 2 . 8 cm to 4 . 7 cm tl ( tsikliras and stergiou 2014 ) .
no conservation measures are in place or needed for this species and it occurs in marine protected areas .
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thailand , cambodia , laos , vietnam , indonesia , malaysia , phillipines , brunei darussalam .
occurs in various biotopes , including rivers , ponds , swamps and flooded forests . it generally prefers areas of little or no water movement . mainly found in freshwater but is also found in brackish environments .
a sedentary species , so a tank measuring 60″ x 24″ x 24″ ( 150cm x 60cm x 60cm ) – 565 litres ought to be enough for all but the very largest specimens . young fish can obviously be grown on in smaller tanks .
the fish like to dig , and sometimes partially bury themselves , so a soft substrate of sand , several inches in depth is recommended . provide hiding places using large chunks of bogwood , lengths of plastic piping , or clay flowerpots . dim lighting is also preferable , as this is essentially a nocturnal species .
although strictly carnivorous in nature , many captive specimens can be trained to take dried pellets . it should definitely be offered a meat - based diet , however . young fish will accept bloodworm , small earthworms etc . , while larger fish will take whole prawns , large earthworms , lancefish and other similar foods . take care not to overfeed as these fish are very greedy indeed .
territorial with its own kind and will consume any fish it can fit in its capacious mouth . it is therefore best kept alone , although we have seen large specimens coexisting with other similarly - sized fish that inhabitb other parts of the aquarium , such as arowana . obviously , a very large tank would be required if this is to be attempted .
male fish have a longer anal fin and more extended second dorsal fin . apparently the genital papilla is also more pointed in the male than in the female .
not thought to have been bred in captivity . any attempt would surely prove problematic , due to the adult size of the fish and their territorial , predatory nature .
kottelat , m . 2013 . the fishes of the inland waters of southeast asia : a catalogue and core bibiography of the fishes known to occur in freshwaters , mangroves and estuaries . raffles bulletin of zoology supplement no . 27 : 1 - 663 .
originally described as a member of eleotris by bleeker ( 1852 ) . transferred to oxyleleotris by bleeker ( 1874 ) .
justification : the species has a wide distribution in southeast asia and is considered least concern at present . it is highly utilised however and population trends should be monitored .
recorded from the mekong and chao phraya basins in thailand , viet nam , lao pdr , cambodia ( including the tonle sap river and lake , stung sen river ) , malaysia ( peninsula , sarawak , and sabah ) , philippines and indonesia ( sumatra and kalimantan ) . record from fiji needs confirmation . also recorded from china ( hong hong , but thought to be from a market ) , taiwan , province of china , and from singapore .
occurs in various wetlands , including rivers , ponds , reservoirs , canals , swamps and flooded forests . it generally prefers areas of little or no water movement . mainly found in freshwater but is also found in brackish environments . enters flooded forest ( roberts 1993 ) . feeds on small fishes , shrimps , aquatic insects , molluscs and crabs .
found in commercial and subsistence fisheries . cultivated in aquaculture , and found in the aquarium trade . considered a delicacy over much of eastern asia . exported fishes command a high price ( rainboth 1996 ) . frequently found in the aquarium trade .
likely to be impacted locally in parts of its range by pollution and overfishing .
further research into the species current population trends and the impact of threats is required .
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breeding : nearly impossible in aquariums as one fish will eat the other , but possibly in a very large tank ( 1500 - 2500 gallon / 5678 - 9463 liter ) , it could be done .
thanks for the info phil . also don ' t keep them in the feeder tank .
i bought mine about 2 yrs . ago at about 2
and he is now 10
housed in a 125 gal . with a 20
fire eel , a 10
flowerhorn and a 2
blue convict . yes i know this is a fresh water tank but the fish was bought as a fresh water fish and has never had any health problems or lack of appitite .
good stuff ! i recently pick up a new ( to me ) 80 gallon tank . here :
so if i don ' t get a bigger tank down the line i ' ll need to sell or trade him . really interesting fish though .
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these monsters reach a maximum length of 50cm . for a fish that almost reaches 2 ft in length , your tank must be big enough to accommodate them . read this link for more info , before you decide to keep these tank busters . urltoken
oh dear , i thought they never grow that big . i skip my interest . concentrate on miniature items . .
actually i am using those shrimps and fishes such as as feeders . i got a pretty large shallow tank which i want to keep outside as a low maintenance tank , probably a hof at most . my only concern is that they eat more than they want to . i have watch them eat , it is pretty comical when the fishes are like millimetre away and the fish makes a half hearted attempt to actually bother trying to get the fish . it only swoop down those that were resting at its mouth .
actually on the feeding habit part . they ambush during the day . they are pretty active in the dark . turn off the light and they go into action .
i have a friend who breeds them for commercial purposes and if you are keen i can introduce him to you . one thing i do know is that these fishes take a long time to grow in size especially if kept in a tank . their natural habitat are usually large ponds with connecting streams that provide them with fresh running water . make sure you do not keep the bigger size ones with the smaller ones cause they will eat them .
do let me know if you want some . i have some small ones in my friend ' s shop . he owns a fish shop here in jb and they have quite a lot of these fishes there . the smaller ones that i used to catch i tend to leave it in his shop because he has big tanks to house them .
i have a friend who breeds them for commercial purposes and if you are keen i can introduce him to you . one thing i do know is that these fishes take a long time to grow in size especially if kept in a tank . their natural habitat are usually large ponds with connecting streams that provide them with fresh running water . make sure you do not keep the bigger size ones with the smaller ones cause they will eat them . do let me know if you want some . i have some small ones in my friend ' s shop . he owns a fish shop here in jb and they have quite a lot of these fishes there . the smaller ones that i used to catch i tend to leave it in his shop because he has big tanks to house them .
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flat-backed spider tortoise ( pyxis planicauda ) , more commonly known as the flat-tailed tortoise , is a turtle that belongs to the testudinidae family .

the various common names for this small tortoise usually refer to the noticeably flattened nature of its oblong upper-shell or its tail .

the flat-backed spider tortoise is endemic to the west coast of madagascar , between the monrondava and tsiribihina rivers .

due to the specifications of its habitat , the flat-backed spider tortoise is classified as critically endangered on the iucn red list .

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flat - backed spider tortoise , kapidolo , madagascar flat - shelled tortoise , malagasy flat - tailed tortoise .
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the avenue of the baobabs , with a flat - backed spider tortoise ( pyxis planicauda ) in the foreground , near morondava , madagascar .
the avenue of the baobabs , with a flat - backed spider tortoise ( pyxis planicauda ) in the foreground , nera morondava , madagascar .
intro photo of a flat - backed spider tortoise by antony stanley on flickr ( creative commons attribution - sharealike 2 . 0 generic ) .
the spider tortoise ( pyxis arachnoides ) is a species of tortoise in the testudinidae family .
the diet of the flat - shelled spider tortoise consists of fallen fruits from trees , and the shoots and leaves of bushes ( 4 ) .
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the pancake tortoise ( malacochersus tornieri ) is a flat - shelled tortoise native to tanzania and kenya . its name is derived from the flat shape of its shell . it is the only member of the genus malacochersus .
the madigascar flat shelled spider tortoise , pyxis planicauda , is only found in the deciduous forests and woodlands of the south western coast of madigascar , and is one of the world ' s rarest tortoise species . it inhabits these same areas with it ' s only close relative , the malagasy spider tortoise , ( pyxis arachnoides ) . the climate in these tortoise ' s range can vary greatly from below 45 degrees f , to over 100 degrees f . at the extreme ends of these temperature ranges the tortoises become very inactive .
the flat - shelled spider tortoise has proven difficult to breed in captivity ( 2 ) . thus , creating an effective and sustainable captive - breeding programme to supply demand or to fuel reintroduction efforts would appear difficult . the flat - shelled spider tortoise was raised from appendix ii to appendix i of cites in 2003 , banning all international trade in wild - caught specimens ( 3 ) , which is thought to have been largely successful , although some illegal collection from the forest is still suspected to continue ( 2 ) ( 6 ) .
during my research , it became clear to me that all of the tortoises that are endemic to madagascar are at risk of becoming extinct : the ploughshare , radiated , spider ( shown below ) , and flat - tailed species .
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this film introduces the precarious future of madagascar ' s unique turtles and tortoises and their habitats . it is a summary of the iucn red list meeting that took place in madagascar to reclassify all five of the endemic turtles and tortoises : the spider tortoise ( pyxis arachnoides ) , radiated tortoise ( astrochelys radiata ) , flat - tailed tortoise ( pyxis planicauda ) , ploughshare tortoise ( astrochelys yniphora ) , and the madagascar big - headed turtle ( erymnochelys madagascariensis ) . included are interviews with many of the world ' s leading turtle and tortoise biologists : peter pritchard , jim juvik , rick hudson , anders rhodin , and russell mittermeier , to name a few .
when setting up madigascar spider tortoises , providing a humidity level above 70 % is recommended . also called the malagasy flat - tailed tortoise , pyxis planicauda , is a very shy and sensitive species . if keeping several spider tortoises together , special attention must be given to insure that enclosures provide sight line breaks as well as other opportunities to find separation , as this is an easily stressed species . a uvb basking area with temperatures in the low to upper 90s - at the opposite habitat end from a hide box containing high humidity ; and for adults , a clean water dish is important ; for juveniles , every other day soaking is the key . deeper substrate allows spider tortoises to dig in and hide easily . spider tortoises are very sensitive to exotic pathogens so keeping them separate from other species is a must .
as stated in david shukman ' s report , a ploughshare tortoise over 30 years old was offered for $ 37 , 900 , a 10 - year - old tortoise was priced at $ 14 , 200 and an 8 - month - old baby tortoise was $ 1400 .
the madigascar flat shelled spider tortoise ' s diet should contain : various , fruits and vegetables , dark leafy greens , dandelions , clover , and many keepers report mushrooms are a favorite . other favorites include : melons , berries , cactus and peppers . a calcium supplement is required , and cuttlefish bone is often provided as well . our juveniles are given a mix of pellets , greens , fruits and calcium supplement .
in 1777 , a radiated tortoise was given as a gift to to the royal family of the island nation of tonga by explorer james cook . this tortoise lived there for 188 years .
under law , the critically endangered spider tortoise is fairly well protected . it is a protected species in madagascar , which prohibits its consumption ( 2 ) , and its listing on appendix i of the convention on international trade in endangered species ( cites ) is supposed to prohibit any international commercial trade in this species ( 3 ) . the spider tortoise ' s occurrence in two protected areas ( lake tsimanampetsotsa national park and cap sainte - marie special reserve ) also offers its habitat some much needed protection ( 1 ) ( 2 ) . the need for a specific conservation action plan has been raised , in addition to stricter measures to protect its habitat and education programmes to try and protect this tortoise from hunting ( 1 ) . these measures , in addition to ensuring that populations of all subspecies are represented within protected areas ( 1 ) , are essential if the long - term survival of the spider tortoise is to be assured .
the iucn red list of threatened species states the ploughshare tortoise ( astrochelys yniphora ) , also known as madagascar tortoise , angonoka , and madagascar angulated tortoise is
currently estimated to possibly be as low as 400 individuals , of which 200 adults ( g . pedrono pers . comm . , 2008 ) .
the greatest threats facing the pancake tortoise are habitat destruction and its over - exploitation by the pet trade .
juvenile madigascar flat shelled spider tortoises have striped patterns of black brown and yellow stripes on the tops and sides of their shells . adults ( reaching just over 5 inches ) develop variable , yet beautiful sunburst patterns of golden yellow extending out from the center of each dorsal scute . as personable as they are attractive , captive raised madigascar spider tortoises are captivating , and very rewarding to keep . this species ' status was evaluated and judged to be critically endangered . their forest habitat is disappearing at 4 - 5 % each year . add to this , intense pressure from interaction with man on several levels , and the future of madigascar spider tortoises in the wild is very bleak . many years of hard work by a few american breeders has paid off , making a handful of these fascinating little tortoises available to keepers .
the pancake tortoise has been bred in captivity and is now the subject of a coordinated breeding programme in european zoos .
. the species has a golden brown shell and skin . adults are much smaller than their relatives the asian forest tortoise (
leuteritz , t . & walker , r . ( madagascar tortoise and freshwater turtle red list workshop ) ( 2008 ) .
kirkpatrick , d . t . an overview of the natural history of the pancake tortoise , malacochersus tornieri ( february 2007 ) .
the bush pig , a swine species introduced by humans , and preys on both the eggs and young of the ploughshare tortoise .
banned the import of the pancake tortoise in 1988 , but trade with eu members continues , with several countries having reported importing the species .
young , r . p . , toto volahy , a . , bourou , r . , lewis , r . , durbin , j . and fa , j . e . ( 2008 ) estimating the population of the endangered flat - tailed tortoise pyxis planicauda in the deciduous , dry forest of western madagascar : a monitoring baseline . oryx , 42 ( 2 ) : 252 - 258 .
connor , m . j . ( 1992 ) pancake tortoise , malacochersus tornieri . tortuga gazette , 28 ( 11 ) : 1 - 3 .
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the spider tortoise is found only in the arid regions of the coastal areas of south - western madagascar , where it is distributed from the coast to between 10 and 50 kilometres inland ( 1 ) . the three subspecies occupy different parts of this range , with pyxis arachnoides brygooi being the most northern subspecies , pyxis arachnoides arachnoids occupying the central part of the range , and pyxis arachnoides oblonga being the most southern subspecies ( 1 ) .
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while the shell bones of most other tortoises are solid , the pancake tortoise has shell bones with many openings , making it lighter and more agile than other tortoises .
infobarrel author tanocalvenoa added ,
tortoises typically take at least ten years to reach full size , so this tortoise was most likely at least 200 years old .
the flat - shelled spider tortoise is active only during the hot / rainy season ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , from december until around march ( 6 ) , and is most active during and after rains ( 4 ) ( 5 ) . during the cooler dry season , this species buries itself and lies dormant in the leaf litter of the forest floor ( a period known as aestivation ) ( 4 ) . breeding occurs during the hot / rainy season , and is followed a month later by egg - laying ( 5 ) . females may produce up to three clutches a year ( 5 ) , each containing only one , relatively large egg ( 4 ) . hatching is timed with the return of the rainy season the following december ( 5 ) .
the majority of the flat - shelled tortoise’s range now occurs within the recently designated menabe antimena protected area , which offers some hope that a significant proportion of its remaining habitat will be preserved ( 6 ) . other protected areas of forest occur within this species’ range , such as the special andranomena forest reserve and private analabe reserve , but regulations are believed to have been rarely enforced and the precise status of the species in these areas is currently unknown ( 2 ) .
espenshade , william h . ; buskirk , james . manouria impressa ( günther 1882 ) : a summary of known & anecdotal information . . california turtle & tortoise club .
since this tortoise could easily be torn apart by predators , it must rely on its speed and flexibility to escape from dangerous situations , rather than withdrawing into its shell .
its bizarre , flattened , pancake - like profile makes this tortoise a sought - after animal in zoological and private collections , leading to its over - exploitation in the wild .
günther a ( 1882 ) .
description of a new species of tortoise ( geoemyda impressa ) from siam
. proc . zool . soc . london 1882 : 343 - 346 .
sadly , based on their population viability analysis ( pedrono et al . 2004 ) , the ploughshare tortoise is
at extreme risk of extinction in the wild within 10 to 15 years .
according to the durrell wildlife conservation trust ( who has been fighting to save this critically endangered tortoise for over 26 years ) , there is high demand for ploughshare tortoises as unique and exotic pets .
herbivorous ( plant - eating ) ; various fruits ( e . g . plums , peaches , strawberries , apples with skin , kiwi , starfruits , papayas , mangos , tomatos , etc ) , carrots , mushrooms , beans , peas , grass , veggies , lettuces , flowers , dark leafy greens ( e . g . dandelions , mustards , collards , turnips , kales ) , box turtle & tortoise food , tortoise formula
in 1981 , kenya banned the export of the pancake tortoise unless given written permission by the minister for the environment and natural resources . tanzania protects this species under the wildlife conservation ( national game ) order , 1974 ,
given the low reproductive rate of this tortoise , populations that have been harvested may take a long time to recover . commercial development diminishes the amount of suitable habitat for pancake tortoises , which already is neither common nor extensive .
according to the smithsonian national zoological park , radiated tortoises are not only being illegal sold as exotic pets , but are being consumed , particularly in china . it is somehow believed that eating a radiated tortoise will have an aphrodisiac effect .
this tortoise inhabits arid to semi - arid areas , typically in areas of sandy soil and where the vegetation is dominated by succulents and thorny shrubs ( 2 ) . it is sometimes found among sand dunes near the sea , where there is very little vegetation ( 2 ) .
aestivation period of dormancy , usually occurring in hot , dry periods , analogous to hibernation in winter . endemic a species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area . scute one of the large keratinous scales on the carapace ( the top shell of a turtle or tortoise ) .
most activity occurs during the morning hours or in the late afternoon and early evening . the diet primarily consists of dry grasses and vegetation . the pancake tortoise is a fast and agile climber , and is rarely found far from its rocky home so that , if disturbed , it can make a dash for the nearest rock crevice .
very little is known about the life cycle of this endangered tortoise , which is believed to live for up to 70 years . the remaining tortoises are found only in south western madagascar , where they inhabit the spiny vegetation of the sandy coastal areas . here they feed on young leaves , insect larvae , and even the droppings of larger animals .
the range of ploughshare tortoise ( astrochelys yniphora ) is already extremely small . i found a creative commons map ( dated 31 october 2011 ) and shown at right . according to the iucn red list , they are only found in the baly bay region ( over an area of approximately 700 km² , but only 66 km² of this is considered suitable habitat ) .
the various english common names for this small tortoise generally refer to the noticeably flattened nature of either its oblong upper shell ( carapace ) or its tail ( 2 ) ( 4 ) . the carapace is distinctively patterned , with each scute having a light brown to yellow centre surrounded by a wide , dark brown to black border . in older tortoises , an additional yellow border may surround this dark border ( 4 ) . yellow rays extend outward from the centre of the scutes , across the dark border . the scutes around the perimeter of the shell ( marginals ) are dark with a yellow band ( 2 ) ( 4 ) . the lower shell ( plastron ) is yellow with scattered dark spots or rays along the sides ( 2 ) ( 4 ) . the limbs range from yellow to brown in colour , and large yellow scales cover the hind legs ( 2 ) . by contrast , the head ranges from dark brown to black , with some variable yellow markings ( 2 ) ( 4 ) .
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the turtle lives ' twixt plated decks which practically conceal its sex i think it clever of the turtle in such a fix to be so fertile . - ogden nash
turtles are reptiles whose protection comes from a shell . the shell is composed of hard , bone plates covered by scutes . the scutes are made of keratin , the primary substance in hair , nails and hooves of other animals . the pigment melanin , present in the scutes , may form intricate designs and brightly colored patterns in some species .
although the scutes form the familiar outer layer of the shell , it is the bony layer underneath which actually provides the shape , support and protective qualities of the turtle shell . the inner layer of bone is fused with the usual bony structures associated with all vertebrates , v the vertebral column and ribs . the vertebrae are particularly interesting for the modifications that have occurred . the vertebrae of the neck and tail are small , allowing for a high degree of flexiblility , while the vertebrae of the central portion of the vertebral column are enormously elongated and inflexible , fused with the bony layer of the shell , acting as a support for the carapace .
there are many health implications associated with shell anatomy . for instance , if the outer keratin is breached by infection or injury , the turtle can lose its protection and infection can proceed into the bony layer and the body cavity , threatening the turtle ' s life . another example is that the rigid shell prevents motion of the ribs . because of this , turtles lack the diaphragm that allows other animals to cough . if fluid enters the lungs ( which are located just under the carapace ) pneumonia presents deadly dangers since the turtle will not be able to easily rid itself of the fluid , and infection is likely .
although the shell provides excellent protection from many predators , it can also make the turtle vulnerable to health problems if it is not given good care in captivity .
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pyxis arachnoides ssp . - these tortoises may experience temperatures ranging from a low of 43 f ( 6 c ) to a high of 108 f ( 42 c ) in their natural range . the average temperatures range from 58 f ( 14 c ) to 92 f ( 33 c ) and average relative humidity is 78 % . they seem to prefer temperatures in the low 80 ' s . ( 27 to 29 c )
pyxis planicauda - these tortoises may experience temperatures ranging from 48 f ( 9 c ) to 102 f ( 39 c ) in their natural range . the average temperatures range from 58 f ( 14 c ) to 90 f ( 32 c ) and average relative humidity is 77 % . this species seems to be active at lower temperatures than arachnoides . i have observed normal feeding behavior in temperatures as low as the upper 50 ' s ( 14 c ) . as the temperature approaches the mid 80 ' s ( 29 c ) this species becomes less active and may seek shelter .
both species are most active in the morning shortly after sunrise , later seeking out shade and remaining inactive until late in the afternoon or the next morning .
these tortoises do not seem to have very great space requirements . i successfully maintain up to 14 adult specimens in a 3 ' x 6 ' ( 0 . 9 m x 2 . 75 m ) neodesha tub .
both species like to dig into their substrate for security . i maintain my specimens in 3
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· feed any and all types of fruits and vegetables diced into ¼
( 6 mm ) cubes and mixed with assorted greens . suggestions are : cucumbers , tomatoes , green and yellow squash , apples , melons of all types , peppers , carrots ( grated ) , peaches , pears , berries of any kind , sweet potatoes ( microwave to soften ) , opuntia cactus fruits , mushrooms , radicchio , kale , escarole , any types of lettuces , various types of flowers , and plant leaves ( experiment ) . make the above into a salad and mix it all together and offer it daily ( with herptevite and repcal added a couple of times weekly ) . as noted above , these tortoises are most active in the morning , so i feed them the salad mixture then . i leave large leaves of kale and escarole in the tubs constantly so they can browse on them when the salad gets eaten .
special addition for planicauda - chopped or halved mushrooms are a real favorite with this species . for this reason , i recommend making the salad mix for this species with a high mushroom content . i have also observed planicauda occasionally feeding on slugs .
endemic to the west coast of madagascar ( 5 ) , between the monrondava and tsiribihina rivers ( 4 ) .
confined to lowland fragments of dry , deciduous forest , found only on the west coast of madagascar ( 5 ) .
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it does not seem to have very great space requirements . cage does not need to be high since it does not climb much . ( e . g . wooden terrarium , glass terrarium )
cypress or eucalyptus mulch , moss ( e . g . forest bed , forest moss ) , barks ( e . g . repti bark , coconut bark ) since it digs , the depth of substrate should be at least 2
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daytime ( diurnal ) ; 12 - 14 hours each day with direct natural sunlight or uv lamp ( e . g . reptisun 5 . 0 , uv heat bulb )
30 - 35 ¢xc - - basking spot ( e . g . basking spot lamp ) 22 - 26 ¢xc - - cooler area ( e . g . daylight blue bulb ) 19 - 24 ¢xc - - at night ( e . g . nightlight red bulb , infrared heat lamp , ceramic heat emitter )
a large shallow water dish ( e . g . rock water dish ) should be available for soaking and drinking all the time .
optional . possibllites include caves ( e . g . habba hut , heat cave ) , etc
. its behavior is little known ; diet in the wild may consist largely of mushrooms , although bamboo shoots are also eaten . the species is known for being difficult to keep alive in captivity ; although its status in the wild is uncertain , it is eaten widely by local people and little captive breeding has occurred .
fritz u , havaš p ( 2007 ) . checklist of chelonians of the world . website .
phylogenetic arrangement based on turtles of the world 2012 update : annotated checklist . key : † = extinct .
phylogenetic arrangement based on turtles of the world 2012 update : annotated checklist . extinct turtles not included .
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continent : indian - ocean distribution : madagascar ( along the s coast from the mahajamba river southward around cape sainte - marie almost to fort - dauphin ) type locality : unknown ; designated as
soalara ( baie de saint - augustin ) , sud - ouest de madagascar
by bour 1978 : 153 .
the following is a representative barcode sequence , the centroid of all available sequences for this species . there is 1 barcode sequence available from bold and genbank .
below is the sequence of the barcode region cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 ( coi or cox1 ) from a member of the species .
classified as critically endangered ( cr ) on the iucn red list ( 1 ) and listed on appendix i of cites ( 3 ) .
the earliest information on populations comes from bour ( 1981 ) , who anecdotally stated that p . arachnoides was localized but not rare . raxworthy and nussbaum ( 2000 ) estimate that there were more than ten populations and that the area of distribution could cover more than 2 , 000 km . jesu and schimmenti ( 1995 ) who undertook the first quantitative estimate of population density reported approximately three individuals per ha . walker et al . ( 2008 ) report densities of 4 . 63 and 2 . 08 tortoises per ha in the wet and dry seasons respectively . both these studies were on p . a . arachnoides . a rough total estimate of 2 - 3 million animals was recorded by pedrono ( 2008 ) . hinge mobility of the three subspecies decreases from south to north ( glaw and vences 1994 , walker et al . 2008 ) : p . a . oblonga - plastron with black markings on scutes and anterior lobe will close completely to touch carapace ( mobile ) . p . a . arachnoides - plastron totally devoid of markings and anterior lobe will close partially but not touch carapace ( less mobile ) . p . a . brygooi - plastron totally devoid of markings but anterior lobe will not close fully to touch carapace ( rigid ) .
it is endemic to madagascar and is one of only two species in the genus pyxis .
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, from 100 to 6 , 000 feet ( 30 to 1800 metres ) above sea level .
pancake tortoises live in isolated colonies , with many individuals sharing the same kopje , or even crevice .
males fight for access to females during the mating season , in january and february , with large males tending to get the most chances to mate .
nesting in the wild seems to occur in july and august , although clutches are produced year - round in captivity . the female digs a nest cavity about 7 . 5 to 10
usually only one egg is laid at a time , but a female can lay multiple eggs over the course of a single season , with eggs appearing every four to eight weeks .
tortoises in kenya are threatened by clearance of thorn scrub for conversion to agriculture and in tanzania by over - grazing of goats and cattle .
cites quotas also limit the number of these animals that can be exported from tanzania , although violations of these quotas are thought to occur . the
turtles of the world ( cd - rom ) , by ernst , c . h . , altenburg , r . g . m . and barbour , r . w . ( february 2007 ) .
cites : consideration of proposals for amendment of appendices i and ii ( pdf ) , prop . 11 . 39 ( february 2007 ) .
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on june 24th , 2015 , bbc ' s science editor , david shukman published his investigation of the drastic measures taken to save critically endangered tortoises in madagascar .
defacing the shells of these gorgeous creatures who have become the target of poachers because their gold and black shells are fetching big money on the international black market .
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the region where this illegal pet trading has been discovered is south - east asia . these precious creatures are sold predominantly in thailand , malaysia , and indonesia .
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a 2005 population and habitat viability analysis predicted they would reach extinction ( at various times ) , with most estimates clustering around 45 years into the future ( randriamahazo et al . 2007 ) .
it all reminds of my article rhino horn : the most expensive placebo . it ' s tragic that traditional doctors in asia buy the shells of baby tortoises . they use them in
medicinal
concoctions that allegedly enhances the sexual performance of men .
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today , the ploughshare and radiated tortoises appear to be the most critically endangered .
in a 2013 livescience article by douglas main titled poaching pushes 2 madagascar tortoises to brink , i learned that the wildlife conservation society ( wcs ) stated ,
more than 1 , 000 radiated and ploughshare tortoises have been confiscated from smugglers in the first three months of 2013 alone .
according to interpol , only 10 percent of smuggled wildlife is actually seized , suggesting that over 2000 animals have entered the illegal trade into asia alone . if trade level persists , it will likely lead this species to extinction .
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ever since madagascar ' s political crises began in 2009 , law enforcement and other public measures have become eroded .
it was once considered taboo to harm these tortoises , but with increasing levels of drought and poverty , this tradition has been forgone .
it astounded me that wcs stated
illegal poaching and smuggling has increased at least tenfold
in the last five or six years .
and upon further research , i discovered in a 2011 bbc article by hannah mcneish , that poachers will roam villages ( armed with guns and machetes ) in groups of up to 100 while they collect thousands of tortoises .
tsilavo rafeliarisoa , a conservationist , explained :
when a gang of poachers with guns and machetes come and take tortoises , the villagers are defenseless .
perhaps more shocking was the revelation that more people are eating tortoises because of rising food costs . apparently , according to mcneish ' s article :
it has become a favourite snack in southern towns such as tsiombe and beloka , even among government officials who ought to be at the forefront of campaigns to save the reptiles from extinction .
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although these tortoises live an exceptionally long time , they also have a relatively slow rate of reproduction .
uncontrolled fires ( used to clear brush for agricultural uses ) has also destroyed much of the habitat these tortoises need .
the turtle conservancy published the following video in 2014 . it is the most comprehensive video i could find which summarized the iucn red list meeting ( 2007 - 2008 ) hosted in madagascar and dedicated to the survival of these rare and precious tortoises .
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annachlamys flabellata is a species of scallop , a marine bivalve mollusc in the family pectinidae .

it is found in the sublittoral zone of the continental shelf north of australia .

annachlamys flabellata

annachlamys reevei valves more convex then a . flabellata smaller then a . flabellata , maximum 50 mm in size
annachlamys kuhnholtzi colouration inside is white with yellow to yellowbrown marks mostly coloured white with brown valves more convex then a . flabellata more circular then a . flabellata only found in the eastern part of australia to new caledonia
synonyms : pecten leopardus reeve , 1853 ; pecten kuhnholtzi bernardi , 1884 ; annachlamys leopardus rena iredale , 1939 ; annachlamys melica iredale , 1939 .
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annachlamys flabellata colouration inside is white with bright red dots , sometimes only white colourfull shell less convex then a . kuhnholtzi interspace ( i ) between the ribs ( r ) larger then with a . reevei left ( upper ) valve slightly higher then the right ( lower ) valve
note : the form rena differs from flabellata in that it is smaller , more circular , slightly more inflated particularly in the left valve ; ribs of the right valve are smooth , the concentric sculpture being confined to the interstices , externally on the left valve , the shell is frequently coloured orange at the umbones and nebulously patterned over the surface with orange - red ; interior colour yellow . the form melica differs from flabellata in that the concentric sculpture is much stronger and more widely spaced on both valves than in eastern australian specimens . ”
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reeve , l . a . 1853 ,
monograph of the genus pecten
, ed . reeve , l . a . ( ed ) , conchologia iconica , vol . 8 , pp . pls 13 - 35 , l . reeve , london
iredale , t . 1939 ,
mollusca . part 1 . british museum ( natural history ) , london . great barrier reef expedition , 1928 - 29
, scientific reports of the great barrier reef expedition 1928 - 1929 , vol . 5 , no . 6 , pp . 209 - 425 , pls 1 - 75
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shell length to 100 mm ; moderately compressed ; right valve slightly more inflated than the left . sculpture : about 18 - 20 strong radial ribs with interstices of about the same width ; shell surface densely covered with fine concentric lamellae ; right valve with broader ribs and narrower interstices . colour : right valve white ; left variably patterned with pink on the ribs . habitat : sand , to 127 metres . distribution : northern new south wales , queensland , northern territory to western australia .
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diversity and distribution of subtidal benthic molluscs from the dampier archipelago , western australia ; results of the 1999 dredge survey ( da2 / 99 ) john d . taylor and emily a . glover
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f + , large specimen - good to compare with brazilian specimens . the differences between ornata and sentis are mainly on the ribs , but i admit it is not so clear . . . collected by homer rhode in berry islands
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peacock mantis shrimp are found in the indo - pacific ocean , south of japan , north of australia , and between eastern africa and guam .
peacock mantis shrimp can be found at depths of 3 - 40 m , though they are most typically found at depths of 10 - 30 m . they prefer water temperatures of 22 - 28°c . these mantis shrimp are most commonly found in their u - shaped burrows , often built near the bases of coral reefs on sandy and gravelly areas .
peacock mantis shrimp are crustaceans , most closely resembling lobsters . they are very brightly colored , with a base body color of olive or green , brightly covered orange antennae scales , red raptorial appendages ( used to smash prey ) , red setae on their uropods , and leopard like spots covering the lateral sides of the lower carapace . their compound eyes are blue in color . body coloration is sexually dimorphic , with males being being more brightly colored . the carapace is slightly raised , covering only the lower half of the head , leaving the portion with the eyes exposed . these mantis shrimp average 3 - 18 cm in length . they have long , narrow bodies , and in addition to their raptorial appendages , a pair of maxillopods , three pairs of legs used for holding prey , three pairs of walking legs , and five pairs of swimmerets , before the body terminates in the telson and paired uropods .
typically , stomatopod eggs are carried in a mass by the female , who cares for them until they hatch . not much is known about the larval development of peacock mantis shrimp , specifically . however , the larval development of a related species , split - thumb mantis shrimp (
) has been well documented . the larvae of split - thumb mantis shrimp undergo seven larval stages before reaching maturity . each of the first three stages lasts from 1 - 3 days , and larvae stay in a burrow until reaching the fourth larval stage , which lasts 6 - 8 days . collectively , the final three stages may take 38 days to complete . after completing their seven larval stages , a final molt , taking up to eight days , results in a mature adult .
mantis shrimp mate , spawn , brood , and hatch their eggs in their burrows , making details regarding these processes difficult to observe . peacock mantis shrimp are usually monogamous ; however , individuals have been seen mating with different partners on occasion . females are oviparous , and males have an external copulatory organ ; sperm is released by the male , held briefly by the female , and then released along with her eggs , where fertilization occurs . fertilized eggs join together in a mass , held together with adhesive produced by the female . she carries the egg mass on her front thoracic appendages and broods them in her burrow , caring for , cleaning , and aerating them . she does not eat during this time .
these mantis shrimp are believed to be reproductively active throughout the year , with peaks during the warmer months . mantis shrimp spawn nocturnally .
breeding season peacock mantis shrimp breed year round , with reproductive peaks during warmer months .
maternal investment in mantis shrimp is much higher than paternal investment . females usually stay in their burrows when brooding eggs , rarely leaving the burrow prior to hatching . females use their maxillipeds ( appendages on the head normally used for feeding ) , to clean and aerate the eggs ; they do not typically eat while brooding eggs . male peacock mantis shrimp are not known to exhibit parental investment , although it is possible that they guard their mates ' burrows as do their close relatives , split - thumb mantis shrimp (
( caldwell , 2006 ; cronin , et al . , 2000 ; patek and caldwell , 2006 )
(
odontodactylus scyllarus
, 2012 ; claverie , et al . , 2011 ; patek and caldwell , 2005 ; patek , et al . , 2007 )
there is no information currently available regarding home range or territory size for this species ; however , they tend to remain in or close to their small burrows .
peacock mantis shrimp perceive their environment visually through their stalked compound eyes . they are capable of processing ultraviolet and polarized light , as well as color ; their visual capabilities are extremely important to their success as hunters . mantis shrimp also communicate through vibrations , created by contractions of posterior muscles and known as stomatopod rumbles . these vibrations are used for territorial and defensive purposes ; individuals may create vibrations while in their burrows , warning potential predators or other conspecifics to keep their distance . they are also able to detect smells in the water .
( claverie , et al . , 2011 ; cronin and marshall , 2001 ; cronin , et al . , 2000 ; cronin , et al . , 1994 )
peacock mantis shrimp are carnivorous ; prey items include gastropods , crustaceans , and bivalves . in the wild , they are known to eat scallops such as
, although crabs are their preferred prey . peacock mantis shrimp are
smashers ,
using their rapptorial appendages as described above to break open their prey ' s shell . in captivity , these mantis shrimp have been known to attack and eat fishes as well .
peacock mantis shrimp do not have many known predators ; they have , however , been found in the stomachs of yellowfin tuna . smaller individuals in particular may be prey to larger reef fishes . to avoid predators , peacock mantis shrimp hide in their burrows , using vibrations (
stomatopod rumbles
) to warn potential attackers .
( patek and caldwell , 2005 ; patek , et al . , 2007 ; potier , et al . , 2004 )
peacock mantis shrimp create their burrows near coral bases ; they constantly create new burrows and abandon older ones , creating new habitats for other animals . although data regarding specific parasitic infections in this species is not currently available , larger individuals in aquaria have been seen with various shell diseases .
(
odontodactylus scyllarus
, 2012 ; baxamusa , 2010 ; caldwell , 2006 ; potier , et al . , 2004 )
peacock mantis shrimp are often kept in aquaria because they are brightly colored and very active . they are used in a variety of research , particularly on vision and digital storage . the eyes of this mantis shrimp are more advanced than human eyes , capable of processing ultraviolet , infrared , and polarized light . current digital storage methods ( cds ) use only a single wavelength in data storage ; if additional wavelengths could be utilized , storage capacity would increase greatly .
although they are popular , peacock mantis shrimp can be problematic to keep in aquaria as they are capable of breaking aquarium glass and are known to be aggressive to other animals kept with them . these animals are sometimes introduced to aquaria accidentally if they happen to be hiding in collected rock or coral .
peacock mantis shrimp have not been evaluated by the international union for the conservation of nature and natural resources , but are not considered endangered or threatened by any agency .
frankie chiu ( author ) , university of michigan - ann arbor , jeremy wright ( editor ) , university of michigan - ann arbor .
living in australia , new zealand , tasmania , new guinea and associated islands .
living in sub - saharan africa ( south of 30 degrees north ) and madagascar .
body of water between the southern ocean ( above 60 degrees south latitude ) , australia , asia , and the western hemisphere . this is the world ' s largest ocean , covering about 28 % of the world ' s surface .
referring to an animal that lives on or near the bottom of a body of water . also an aquatic biome consisting of the ocean bottom below the pelagic and coastal zones . bottom habitats in the very deepest oceans ( below 9000 m ) are sometimes referred to as the abyssal zone . see also oceanic vent .
having body symmetry such that the animal can be divided in one plane into two mirror - image halves . animals with bilateral symmetry have dorsal and ventral sides , as well as anterior and posterior ends . synapomorphy of the bilateria .
offspring are produced in more than one group ( litters , clutches , etc . ) and across multiple seasons ( or other periods hospitable to reproduction ) . iteroparous animals must , by definition , survive over multiple seasons ( or periodic condition changes ) .
a large change in the shape or structure of an animal that happens as the animal grows . in insects ,
incomplete metamorphosis
is when young animals are similar to adults and change gradually into the adult form , and
complete metamorphosis
is when there is a profound change between larval and adult forms . butterflies have complete metamorphosis , grasshoppers have incomplete metamorphosis .
the area in which the animal is naturally found , the region in which it is endemic .
found in the oriental region of the world . in other words , india and southeast asia .
reproduction in which eggs are released by the female ; development of offspring occurs outside the mother ' s body .
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light waves that are oriented in particular direction . for example , light reflected off of water has waves vibrating horizontally . some animals , such as bees , can detect which way light is polarized and use that information . people cannot , unless they use special equipment .
structure produced by the calcium carbonate skeletons of coral polyps ( class anthozoa ) . coral reefs are found in warm , shallow oceans with low nutrient availability . they form the basis for rich communities of other invertebrates , plants , fish , and protists . the polyps live only on the reef surface . because they depend on symbiotic photosynthetic algae , zooxanthellae , they cannot live where light does not penetrate .
mature spermatozoa are stored by females following copulation . male sperm storage also occurs , as sperm are retained in the male epididymes ( in mammals ) for a period that can , in some cases , extend over several weeks or more , but here we use the term to refer only to sperm storage by females .
the region of the earth that surrounds the equator , from 23 . 5 degrees north to 23 . 5 degrees south .
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cronin , t . , n . marshall , r . caldwell . 2000 . spectral tuning and the visual ecology of mantis shrimps .
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manning , r . , h . schiff , b . abbott . 1984 . cornea shape and surface structure in some stomatopod crustacea .
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this paper presents a summary of information on reproduction biology in the scallop , pecten maximus , which is required for the successful reseeding and intensive aquaculture programs developed in france since 1982 . data are presented on the following subjects : environmental factors that sustain gametogenic activity and the time of year this activity occurs ; biochemical changes that are associated with gametogenesis ; the consistency of egg quality ; and development of a simple test to predict egg quality .
cet article présente un résumé des connaissances sur la reproduction de pecten maximus , étape - clé du succès des programmes de repeuplement et d ' aquaculture intensive lancés en france dès 1982 . des données synthétiques renvoient à une bibliographie de base et répondent à des questions aussi variées que : quels facteurs influent sur la gamétogenèse ? a quel moment de l ' année ? quelles sont les modifications de la composition biochimique de pecten maximus enregistrées au cours de la gaméto - genèse ? les gamètes produits sont - ils de qualité constante ? enfin dispose - t - on de tests simples et fiables pour évaluer cette qualité ?
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the structure of subtidal food webs in the northern gulf of st . lawrence , canada , as revealed by the analysis of stable isotopes