Lazarus, S and Sarma, P S Sadasiva (1991) The resource characteristics of the ribbonfish Trichiurus lepturus Linnaeus at Vizhinjam, southwest coast of India. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 33 (1&2). pp. 89-98.
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Abstract
The annual landings of the ribbon fish Trichiurus leptwus at Vizhinjam during 1979-81 fluctuated between 5831 and 34291 with an average at 21241 forming 43 % of the total fish catch. The active fishery season was from June to October with peak landings during July and August/September. Boatseinecontributed96%ofthecatch with a maximum CPUE of 111.5 kg. Hooks andline, shore seine and gill net accounted for the rest of the catch. The size and maturity distribution and sex-ratio of T. leptwus in the catches are given along with its food and feeding habits. The disposal and utilisa* tion of the catch are also briefly described.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Trichiurus lepturus; Vizhinjam |
| Subjects: | Demersal Fishes > Ribbon Fishes |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Cochin > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries |
| ID Code: | 822 |
| Deposited By: | Geetha P Mrs |
| Deposited On: | 03 Jun 2010 17:14 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jun 2010 11:58 |
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