Donsol: an important reproductive habitat for the world's largest fish Rhincodon typus?
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AbstractLittle is known about the reproductive ecology of the whale shark Rhincodon typus. On 15 March 2020, a free‐swimming neonate whale shark was found in the shallow, coastal waters of Donsol, Philippines. The total length of the male shark was 60 cm, falling within the species known size‐at‐birth. This is the third occurrence of neonatal whale sharks reported in the area, and coupled with the occurrence of juveniles and adults, and anecdotal mating and precopulatory behaviour reported herein, the importance of the site for this endangered species is highlighted.
- Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines Philippines
- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Philippines
Male, Philippines, Reproduction, Endangered Species, Sharks, Animals, Ecosystem, Swimming
Male, Philippines, Reproduction, Endangered Species, Sharks, Animals, Ecosystem, Swimming
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