Preflexion to postflexion larvae (2.1–8.0 mm) of
Diagramma pictum (Haemulidae) occur in coastal Tosa Bay, Japan from May to September. They can be distinguished from the other haemulid larvae
by head spination, location of anus, and melanophore patterns. Compared with larvae identified as the same species from Australia,
there are significantly morphological differentiations between the two areas. Thus, these significant differences are likely
a reflection of subspecific differences.
Keywords Haemulidae -
Diagramma pictum
- Larvae - Morphology