Studies on the fishery and biology of Solenocera crassicornis (H. Milne Edwards) from Bombay waters

Sukumaran, K K (1978) Studies on the fishery and biology of Solenocera crassicornis (H. Milne Edwards) from Bombay waters. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 20 (1 & 2). pp. 32-39.

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Abstract

The average annual catch of Solinocera crassicornis was estimated to be 177 tonnes during 1969-75 at Versova. Bulk of the landings took place during November and March-April. Growth showed considerable disparity between sexes. The average monthly growth rate was found to be 5.20 mm for females and 3.80 mm for males. The life span was estimated as 16-20 months. The average annual total mortality rate was found to be 2.77 for females and 1.99 for males. Segregation of sexes was noticed during February- April when females migrate to deeper waters for spawning. The size at first maturity is 60-65 mm for females. The breeding period is prolonged with two peaks, one in December and another in April. An individual prawn may be spawning three times in its life period. The average number of eggs produced by a female in the size range of 61-102 mm was estimated to be 49,200.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Solenocera crassicornis; Bombay
Subjects:	Fish and Fisheries Fishery Biology
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Pelagic Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Pelagic Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Pelagic Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Pelagic Fisheries Division
Depositing User:	Mr. Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2010 04:30
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2015 15:12
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/1483

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