Color patterns and associated behaviors in the kelp bass, Paralabrax clathratus (Teleostei: Serranidae). From: Bulletin (Southern California Academy of Sciences) | Date: August 1, 2005| Author: Allen, Larry G.; Erisman, Brad E. | COPYRIGHT 2005 Southern California Academy of Sciences. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract.--Seasonal and ephemeral color patterns in the kelp bass, Paralabrax clathratus, were studied on Santa Catalina Island, California from April 2000 to September 2002. Adults were monochromatic for part of the year (calico phase) and sexually dichromatic from April to October, with most adult males adopting bright orange snouts (OS phase). The seasonal occurrence of the OS phase in males overlapped with the spawning season, and the color was limited to ripe males. The OS phas...

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