• Korean Journal of Ichthyology
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.146-153
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• 2000

The development of larvae and juvenile of the smoothskin sculpin (Ocynectes modestus) caught at Pusan brook in May and June 1995 was described. Yolk was completely absorbed when the larvae was about 6.28 mm in average standard length (ASL) with 32~33 myomeres. Flexion of the notochord started when the juvenile was about 7.36 mm in ASL and finished about 9.34 mm in ASL, respectively. Aggregate numbers of all fin rays were completed at over 10.08 mm in ASL, when the larvae reached the juvenile stage. One pairs of flaps were observed on the dorsal surface of the head at 10.08 mm in ASL. The juveniles longer then 14.00 mm in ASL has the same pigment pattern as that of adults. A new Korean name "Min-Ga-Si-Ggeog-Jeong-i" is proposed for this species.