Early development of the razorback sucker, Xyrauchen texanus (Abbott)

Authors

W. L. Minckley, Arizona State University, Tempe
Eric S. Gustafson, Arizona State University, Tempe

Abstract

Fertilized ova of razorback sucker, Xyrauchen texanus, were adhesive for 3 to 4 hours after fertilization. Cleavage was completed at 24 hours, gastrulation occurred at 34 hours, and blood circulation was established at 117 hours. Hatching occurred from 5.2 to 5.5 days after fertilization. Larvae were from 6.8 to 7.3 mm TL at hatching. Yolk was assimilated at 13 days (10 mm TL). All fins were formed and had ossified rays at 64 days (27 mm TL). The unique nuchal keel appeared about 200 days after fertilization.

Recommended Citation

Minckley, W. L. and Gustafson, Eric S. (1982) "Early development of the razorback sucker, Xyrauchen texanus (Abbott)," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 42: No. 4, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol42/iss4/8