Gonadal histology and variation in gonadosomatic index in captive moonfish Mene maculata
Masato Oi, Chiho Ogawa, Kenichi Fujii, Toshiaki Mori, Sayaka Matsuo, Kazuya Fukuda
This study examines gonadal histology and GSI in captive moonfish to assess spawning-capable status, finding asynchronous ovarian development and male spawning capability at lower GSI values than previously thought.
bioRxiv · Jul 14, 2026 · PreprintEcology