title: [Reproduction of the larvivorous fish Poecilia reticulata (Poeciliidae) in natural conditions].
abstract: The main reproduction characteristics of the larvivorous fish Poecilia reticulata, were determined under natural conditions. The study was carried out in a ditch of dirty water sink at the Lenin Park (Havana City) in the period comprised between November 1986 and May 1987. The samplings were performed monthly, and the presence of gravid females was demonstrated during the whole period, while the average of embryo/female increased remarkably during April. Such results contribute to the knowledge of the biology of this fish for its better use in the biologic control of mosquito larvae.
authors: Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí, Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Koldenkova
authors: I
authors: I
authors: García Avila
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Alonso Navarro
authors: I
authors: I
authors: García García
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D011036:Poecilia / Q000502:physiology*; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology*
vernacular_title: Aspectos de la reproduccion del pez larvivoro Poecilia reticulata (Poeciliidae) en condiciones naturales.