Some aspects on the biology of Nemipterus japonicus (Bloch) from Veraval in Gujarat

Manojkumar, P P (2004) Some aspects on the biology of Nemipterus japonicus (Bloch) from Veraval in Gujarat. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 51 (2). pp. 185-191.

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Abstract

The length weight relationship of Nemipterus japonicus from Veraval waters is derived to be Log W= -4.7338 + 2.9902 Log L (r =0.9786). Mature females appear in the fishery at 140 mm. The size at first maturity was estimated at 183 mm. Spawning occurs mainly from November to December and in Febru- ary. The females marginally dominated the fishery and the sex ratio between males and females was 1:1.01. The fecundity ranged from 14212 to 46387 and it increased depending upon the size of the fish. Fishes with empty stom- ach occurred in high percentage. This species is a carnivore and feeds on Acetes spp., penaeid prawns, crabs, squilla, squids, juvenile fishes and fish larvae in the order of preference.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: nemipterus japonicus; veraval
Subjects: Demersal Fishes > Threadfin breams
Divisions: CMFRI-Veraval
Depositing User: Users 5 not found.
Date Deposited: 15 Mar 2010 12:03
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:05
URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/152

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