Pillai, P K Mahadevan and Devadoss, P (1975) A note on the fecundity and spawning period of Drepane punctata (Linnaeus). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 22 (1&2). pp. 262-264.
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Abstract
A brief account of th« fecundity and spawning periodicity of Drepane punctata (Uniraeus) caught by the mechanised boats off Porto Novo is given. The number of eggs of D. punctata v/m estimiOed to range between 1,49,251 to 7,96,932. TTJC observations on stages of maturity during lune-September 1972 and ova-diameter frequency of intra-ovarian eggs suggest that there is a short and resected' spawning period in this species.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | fecundity; spawning; Drepane punctata; spotted batfish |
| Subjects: | Demersal Fishes |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Cochin > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries |
| ID Code: | 1116 |
| Deposited By: | Dr. V Mohan |
| Deposited On: | 18 Jun 2010 12:32 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jun 2010 12:32 |
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