Raje, S G (1996) Some observations on the biology of Nemipterus mesoprion (Bleeker) from Veraval (Gujarat). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 43 (2). pp. 157-162.
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Abstract
The length-weight relationship in Nemipterus mesoprion is calculated to be log W= -10.7134 + 2.9124 log L. The Kn values were calculated separately for males and females in relation to months and size groups. Females attain 50% maturitj' at 134 mm. This species appears to spawn from September to March. The fecundity estimates range from 5,344 to 64,369 ova in the size range 104-198 mm. The males dominated the commercial catch and the male to female ratio was 2.57:1. Empty stomachs occurred in high percentage in both males and females. This species is a demersal carnivore feeding on crustaceans, fishes, molluscs and annelids in the order of preference.
| Item Type: | Article | 
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Fish biology; Nemipterus mesoprion | 
| Subjects: | Demersal Fisheries | 
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division | 
| Depositing User: | Dr. V Mohan | 
| Date Deposited: | 22 Mar 2010 11:06 | 
| Last Modified: | 09 Sep 2015 15:06 | 
| URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/236 | 
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