Application of GIS to investigate the use of space in coral reef fish: a comparison of territorial behaviour in two Red Sea butterflyfishes

Authors: Righton, D.; Mills, C.

Source: International Journal of Geographical Information Science, Volume 20, Number 2, Number 2/February 2006 , pp. 215-232(18)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

The space use of two coral-feeding Red Sea butterflyfish species ( Chaetodon austriacus and C. trifascialis ) was studied at three sites in the Gulf of Aqaba to determine the extent of intraspecific territoriality. Individuals or pairs were observed in shallow water (

Keywords: Butterflyfish; Territoriality; GIS

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13658810500399159

Affiliations: 1: The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HT, UK

Publication date: 2006-02-01

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