Aspects of the reproductive biology of the blue shark Prionace glauca (Linnaeus, 1758) in the coastal waters of Ivory Coast, West Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (06) ◽  
pp. 1435-1441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kouassi Yves Narcisse Kouamé ◽  
Kouadio Justin Konan ◽  
Nahoua Issa Ouattara ◽  
Tidiani Koné
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Ivory Coast ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
Gulf Of Guinea ◽  
Blue Shark ◽  
Prionace Glauca ◽  
Total Length

AbstractThe blue shark Prionace glauca is the most abundant species in the artisanal driftnet fishery off the coastal waters of Ivory Coast. The reproductive parameters were investigated with the aim of providing basic information on the reproductive biology for fisheries management. A total of 424 specimens (256 males and 168 females) ranging from 170–330 cm in total length (TL) were sampled between August 2014 and November 2016. Sample for embryonic sex ratio was obtained from 18 litters of 503 individuals (255 males and 248 females). The embryonic sex ratio was not significantly different from 1:1 (χ2 = 0.10, P > 0.05, N = 503). The size at 50% maturity (L50) was 218.1 cm TL for males and 223.3 cm TL for females. The litter size based on the number of embryos varied from 6 to 62, with an average of 30 embryos. Mating started in July whereas ovulation, fertilization and uterine eggs occurred in late October–November. Smallest embryos of 3–5 cm in stretch total length (STL) appeared in uterus from November to January. The embryo size varied widely among months, and well-pigmented embryos were already present in April–May samples, although most of them occurred in August–September, suggesting a gestation period of around 11 months. The absence of neonates in catches, as well as parturition females, does not support a hypothesis that parturition takes place in the Gulf of Guinea.

Reproductive parameters of blue shark, Prionace glauca, and other sharks in the Gulf of Guinea

1995 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 967 ◽  
Author(s):  
JA Castro ◽  
J Mejuto
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Fork Length ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
Gulf Of Guinea ◽  
Blue Shark ◽  
Prionace Glauca ◽  
Embryo Number ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Gravid Females ◽  
The Right

In total, 1967 pelagic sharks of eight different species were sampled in waters of the Gulf of Guinea between June and August 1993 by commercial longline gear. Catches of Prionace glauca and Sphyma zygaena included a large number of pregnant females, making it possible to calculate some of their reproductive parameters. In total, 419 gravid females of P. glauca were caught, ranging in size from 170 to 260 cm fork length. The size at which 50% of females have embryos was determined to be 180 cm FL. Examination of the uteri from 128 of these females showed a higher number of embryos (59-60%) in the right uterus. The mean number of embryos was 37. Data on embryo size suggests that P. glauca may have a west-east migration to give birth along the Atlantic equatorial line. The embryonic sex ratio was 1 : 1. In the same catch there were 21 gravid females of S. zygaena. No difference in the number of embryos between uteri was found in this species. Mean embryo number was 33.5 and embryonic sex ratio was 1 : 1.

scholarly journals Reproductive Biology of Round Sardinella (Sardinella Aurita) (Valenciennes, 1847) in Senegalese Coastal Waters

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Ismaïla NDIAYE ◽  
Alassane SARR ◽  
Alioune FAYE ◽  
Modou THIAW ◽  
Malick DIOUF ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
Monthly Variation ◽  
Relative Fecundity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Sardinella Aurita ◽  
Somatic Index

In this study, a total of 1068 specimens Sardinella aurita of which 553 females and 515 males were examined. The objectif of this study was to determine the reproductive parameters of Sardinella aurita. The sex ratio was significantly in favor of females (55%). The size at first sexual maturity was estimated at 18.9 cm for females and 18.0 cm for males. The monthly variation of sexual maturity stages and gonado-somatic index (GSI) allowed to locate the reproduction periods from February to June and from September to December. The mean absolute fecundity was estimated at 110.794 ± 7582 oocytes whereas relative fecundity was about 422 ± 26 oocytes per gram of female.

scholarly journals Reproductive biology and embryonic development of Centroscymnus coelolepis in Portuguese mainland waters

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 1335-1341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Veríssimo ◽  
Leonel Gordo ◽  
Ivone Figueiredo
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Sampling Period ◽  
Yolk Sac ◽  
Pregnant Female ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics ◽  
Total Length

Abstract A total of 871 females (76–122 cm) and 86 males (68–100 cm) of Centroscymnus coelolepis caught in Portuguese mainland waters were examined for reproductive characteristics. One hermaphroditic individual of 95 cm was found. Males were few in numbers and dominated by immature specimens. Female length at first sexual maturity was 98.5 cm. Mean ovarian and uterine fecundity were 13.2 oocytes per female and 9.9 embryos per pregnant female, respectively. Total length of embryos with completely absorbed external yolk sacs ranged between 233 and 300 mm. Sex ratio (F/M) of embryos with completely absorbed external yolk sac was 0.9. All stages of reproduction were found during the 12-month sampling period. Results were compared with those from other regions. A hypothesis is formulated on the existence of several regional populations based on morphometric and reproductive parameters observed in different areas.

scholarly journals Reproductive biology of Sympterygia bonapartii (Chondrichthyes: Rajiformes: Arhynchobatidae) in San Matías Gulf, Patagonia, Argentina

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
María L. Estalles ◽  
María R. Perier ◽  
Edgardo E. Di Giácomo
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Early Spring ◽  
Egg Laying ◽  
Reproductive Pattern ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
Egg Capsules ◽  
Northern Patagonia ◽  
Total Length

ABSTRACT This study estimates and analyses the reproductive parameters and cycle of Sympterygia bonapartii in San Matías Gulf, northern Patagonia, Argentina. A total of 827 males and 1,299 females were analysed. Males ranged from 185 to 687 mm of total length (TL) and females from 180 to 742 mm TL. Sexual dimorphism was detected; females were larger, heavier, exhibited heavier livers, wider discs and matured at lager sizes than males. Immature females ranged from 180 to 625 mm TL, maturing females from 408 to 720 mm TL, mature ones from 514 to 742 mm TL and females with egg capsules from 580 to 730 mm TL. Immature males ranged from 185 to 545 mm TL, maturing ones from 410 to 620 mm TL and mature males from 505 to 687 mm TL. Size at which 50% of the skates reached maturity was estimated to be 545 mm TL for males and 594 mm TL for females. According to the reproductive indexes analysed, S. bonapartii exhibited a seasonal reproductive pattern. Mating may occur during winter-early spring and the egg-laying season, during spring and summer.

scholarly journals Determinación de plomo, cadmio, mercurio y Bases Volátiles Nitrogenadas Totales (NBVT) en el músculo de tiburón azul Prionace glauca procedente de la zona sur del Perú

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 336
Author(s):  
Andrés Reátegui-Quispe ◽  
Daniel Pariona-Velarde
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Tissue ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Blue Shark ◽  
Fishery Resource ◽  
Prionace Glauca ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Southern Zone ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Elasmobranch Species ◽  
And Gender

Blue shark Prionace glauca is one of the most important elasmobranch species landed and consumed in Peru. Due to its importance as fishery resource, were evaluated lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and Total Volatile Base Nitrogen (TVBN) in the muscle tissue of 25 specimens, captured in the southern zone of Peruvian sea. These analytes were compared with current regulations and were determined its relationship with sex and total length (TL). We obtained ranges between 0.04-0.25, 0.01-0.04 and 0.09-0.50 mg kg-1 for Pb, Cd and Hg, respectively. TVBN values were between 38.50-94.60 mg TVBN 100 g-1. Analytes did not have differences with TL and gender. Pb was positive correlation with TL, while the Cd, Hg and TVBN did not. This study provides sanitary information of blue shark muscle from Peruvian waters.

scholarly journals Reproductive Biology of Ovigerous Female Emerita emeritus (Crustacea, Decapoda) in Bengkulu Coastal Waters, Indonesia: Egg Production and Reproductive Output

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ouratul Edritanti ◽  
Achmad Farajallah ◽  
Yusli Wardiatno
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Reproductive Output ◽  
Ovigerous Female ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Sea Surface ◽  
Egg Volume

Abstract Emerita emeritus is an abundant species in Bengkulu coastal waters, but the knowledge of its reproductive biology is poor. The present study was conducted to elucidate the reproductive aspects of ovigerous female E. emeritus, including fecundity, egg volume and reproductive output. This study was conducted between January 2015 and January 2016 in Bengkulu coastal waters, Indonesia. Samples were collected manually using shovels and hands. The results showed that ovigerous females occurred every month. Fecundity increased significantly in ovigerous females proportional to the size. No correlation was shown between sea surface temperature and egg production. Fecundity and reproductive output decreased throughout the embryonic development.

Reproductive biology of female blue shark Prionace glauca in the southeastern Pacific Ocean

2010 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangfeng Zhu ◽  
Xiaojie Dai ◽  
Liuxiong Xu ◽  
Xinjun Chen ◽  
Yong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Ocean ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Blue Shark ◽  
Prionace Glauca ◽  
Southeastern Pacific

reproductive biology of the blackmouth catshark, galeus melastomus (chondrichthyes: scyliorhinidae) off the south coast of portugal

2005 ◽  
Vol 85 (5) ◽  
pp. 1173-1183 ◽  
Author(s):  
m.e. costa ◽  
k. erzini ◽  
t.c. borges
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
South Coast ◽  
Sexually Dimorphic ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Egg Capsules ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Egg Deposition ◽  
Southern Portugal

the reproductive biology of 1045 female (9.5–67 cm (total length (tl)) and 1007 male (9.4–64.3 cm tl) blackmouth catsharks, galeus melastomus, was investigated. the sharks were caught off southern portugal by bottom crustacean trawlers at depths from 209 to 754 m. the sex ratio was 1:1, and this species is sexually dimorphic with males approaching maturity at smaller size than females. sexual segregation appears to be given for the stock within the study area. sexual maturity was reached at a total length above 49 cm in males and above 56 cm in females. mating and egg-deposition take place all year round, with two reproductive peaks of activity, in winter and summer. egg capsules are, on average, 54 mm long and 21 mm wide, with a maximum of 63×25 mm encountered. morphometric measurements of claspers, testes, ovaries, and oviducal glands were suitable for determining sexual maturity of blackmouth catshark.

scholarly journals Marine amphipods as a new live prey for ornamental aquaculture: exploring the potential of Parhyale hawaiensis and Elasmopus pectenicrus

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e10840
Author(s):  
Jorge Arturo Vargas-Abúndez ◽  
Humberto Ivan López-Vázquez ◽  
Maite Mascaró ◽  
Gemma Leticia Martínez-Moreno ◽  
Nuno Simões
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fish Diet ◽  
Juvenile Growth ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Gross Energy ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Ornamental Species

Marine amphipods are gaining attention in aquaculture as a natural live food alternative to traditional preys such as brine shrimps (Artemia spp.). The use of Artemia is convenient for the culture of many marine species, but often problematic for some others, such as seahorses and other marine ornamental species. Unlike Artemia, marine amphipods are consumed by fish in their natural environment and show biochemical profiles that better match the nutritional requirements of marine fish, particularly of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), including eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids. Despite their potentially easy culture, there are no established culture techniques and a deeper knowledge on the reproductive biology, nutritional profiles and culture methodologies is still needed to potentiate the optimization of mass production. The present study assessed, for the first time, the aquaculture potential of Parhyale hawaiensis and Elasmopus pectenicrus, two cosmopolitan marine gammarids (as per traditional schemes of classification) that naturally proliferate in the wild and in aquaculture facilities. For that purpose, aspects of the population and reproductive biology of the species were characterized and then a series of laboratory-scale experiments were conducted to determine amphipod productivity, the time needed to reach sexual maturity by hatchlings (generation time), cannibalism degree, the effects of sex ratio on fecundity and the effects of diet (shrimp diet, plant-based diet and commercial fish diet) on fecundity and juvenile growth. P. hawaiensis, unlike E. pectenicrus, was easily maintained and propagated in laboratory conditions. P. hawaiensis showed a higher total length (9.3 ± 1.3 mm), wet weight (14.4 ± 6.2 mg), dry weight (10.5 ± 4.4 mg), females/males sex ratio (2.24), fecundity (12.8 ± 5.7 embryos per female), and gross energy content (16.71 ± 0.67 kJ g-1) compared to E. pectenicrus (7.9 ± 1.2 mm total length; 8.4 ± 4.3 mg wet weight; 5.7 ± 3.2 mg dry weight; 1.34 females/males sex ratio; 6.5 ± 3.9 embryos per female; 12.86 ± 0.82 kJ g−1 gross energy content). P. hawaiensis juvenile growth showed a small, but significant, reduction by the use of a plant-based diet compared to a commercial shrimp and fish diet; however, fecundity was not affected, supporting the possible use of inexpensive diets to mass produce amphipods as live or frozen food. Possible limitations of P. hawaiensis could be their quite long generation times (50.9 ± 5.8 days) and relatively low fecundity levels (12.8 ± 5.7 embryos per female). With an observed productivity rate of 0.36 ± 0.08 juveniles per amphipod couple per day, P. hawaiensis could become a specialty feed for species that cannot easily transition to a formulated diet such as seahorses and other highly priced marine ornamental species.

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