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nuptial

Of, relating to, or occurring during the breeding season.

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Hyphessobrycon columbianus
Parosphromenus alfredi
Parosphromenus bintan
Parosphromenus harveyi
Parosphromenus ornaticauda
Stiphodon alcedo

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breeding tubercle
Raised, epidermal structures developing on the head, body or fin rays during the spawning season in some fishes. Usually occur only in males, and sometimes referred to as 'nuptial tubercules'.

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