Single and repeated exposure to methamphetamine induces altered sexual behavior in male sailfin molly (Poecilia latipinna lesueur) (Pisces)

Abstract

In order to evaluate the effects of methamphetamine on sexual behavior of fish, saltwater-acclimatized male sailfin molly Poecilia latipinna L. (Pisces) adults were exposed to 0.1, 0.5, 1 mg/L methamphetamine (MA) concentrations and were observed for alterations in sexual behavior at 2nd, 5th or 7th exposure days. The overall changes displayed by the subjected fish included different acute and chronic responses. ©2011 Academic Journals.