Androgen levels of reproductive competitors in a co-operatively breeding cichlid

Oliveira, R. F.; Hirschenhauser, K.; Canario, Adelino V. M.; Taborsky, M.

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Oliveira, R. F.

Hirschenhauser, K.

Canario, Adelino V. M.

Taborsky, M.

Abstract(s)

Androgen levels of family groups of Neolamprologus pulcher were assessed using non-invasive methods. There were no significant differences in the excretion rates neither of testosterone nor of 11-ketotestosterone between territorial and helper males.

Keywords

Testosterone 11-ketotestosterone Sexual behaviour

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/3857

Citation

Oliveira, R. F.; Hirschenhauser, K.; Canário, A. V. M.; Taborsky, M.Androgen levels of reproductive competitors in a co-operatively breeding cichlid, Journal of Fish Biology, 63, 6, 1615-1620, 2003.