Manojkumar, P P (2005) Maturation and spawning of Decapterus russelli (Ruppell, 1830) along the Malabar Coast. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 52 (2). pp. 171-178.
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Abstract
The spawning period of the Indian scad Decapterus russelli, as indicated by ova diameter frequencies is prolonged, extending from March to December with peak in April-May and September. Fishes with mature, ripe and spent gonads were noticed from March to December. The relative condition factor(Kn) and gonadosomatic index (GSI) values ranged between 0.93-0.98 and 0.75-3.85 respectively, with peaks in March-May.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Decapterus russelli; malabar coast |
| Subjects: | Fish and Fisheries > Fish behaviour |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Cochin > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries |
| ID Code: | 202 |
| Deposited By: | Edwin Joseph |
| Deposited On: | 17 Mar 2010 16:58 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Nov 2010 11:55 |
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