Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science (Jan 1972)

Sex reversal in the Sparid fish <i>Chrysoblephus Laticeps</i>

  • M. J Penrith

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 1
pp. 135 – 139

Abstract

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Protogynous hermaphroditism is reported in the sparid fish Chrysoblephus laticeps. It appears that there is a factor in their genetic make-up making it possible for various degrees of hermaphroditism to develop.