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Comparative visual function in predatory fishes from the Indian River Lagoon.

D Michelle McComb¹, Stephen M Kajiura, Andrij Z Horodysky

¹Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Pierce, Florida 34946, USA. dmccomb@fau.edu

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Summary

Coastal fish vision varies significantly. Snapper have fast, bright-light vision, while snook possess slower, dim-light adapted eyes, reflecting their distinct ecological niches and life histories.

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Area of Science:

Marine Biology
Comparative Physiology
Sensory Ecology

Background:

Understanding visual adaptations is crucial for marine species.
Coastal teleosts exhibit diverse ecological strategies influencing visual system evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate visual temporal resolution and spectral sensitivity in common snook, gray snapper, and pinfish.
To correlate visual function with the ecological niches of these three coastal teleost species.

Main Methods:

Electroretinogram (ERG) was used to measure visual responses.
Temporal resolution was assessed using response waveform dynamics and maximum critical flicker fusion frequency (CFFmax) under photopic and scotopic conditions.
Spectral sensitivity was determined across a range of wavelengths (360-620 nm).

Main Results:

Photopic CFFmax was significantly higher than scotopic CFFmax across all species.
Gray snapper exhibited the shortest photoreceptor latency (26.7 ms) and highest CFFmax (47 Hz), indicating adaptation to brighter environments.
Common snook showed the longest latency (36.8 ms) and lowest CFFmax (40 Hz), suggesting adaptation to dimmer or nocturnal conditions.
Spectral responses revealed rods sensitive to low light and multiple cone pigments for color discrimination.

Conclusions:

Significant differences in visual temporal resolution and spectral sensitivity exist among the studied coastal teleost species.
These visual variations are consistent with the distinct ecological roles and life histories of gray snapper, common snook, and pinfish.
The findings highlight the role of visual adaptations in the ecological partitioning of the Indian River Lagoon system.