scholarly journals Gonadal development of the holothurian Holothuria polii (Delle Chiaje, 1823) in spawning period at the Aegean Sea (Mediterranean Sea)

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-385
Author(s):  
Mustafa Tolga Tolon ◽  
Serhat Engin
Keyword(s):  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Aegean Sea ◽  
Gonadal Development ◽  
Gonad Weight ◽  
Sea Cucumbers ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Development Stages ◽  
Reproduction Biology ◽  
Post Spawning ◽  
Holothuria Polii

The Mediterranean sea cucumbers including Holothuria polii has become commercially important in international trade due to the high demand of consumers from Far East countries. Sea cucumbers fisheries is a valuable income for the regional fishermen but natural stocks endangered by overfishing in recent years. Fisheries regulations and aquaculture studies are important precautions for preserving natural stocks. All these efforts are based on reproduction biology of this species which slightly differed among regions. In this study, the reproduction biology including morphological characteristics, gonadosomatic index and gonadal development stages of H.polii at the eastern coast of Aegean Sea (Izmir, Turkey) were investigated during the reproduction (spawning) period from July to October 2018. Gonads and gonad sections of 60 sea cucumbers (120.60 ± 19.56 g) have been observed by macroscopic and microscopic inspections. Three gonadal development stages have been identified by histologic observations as mature (III), spawning (IV) and post-spawning stage (V) in gonadal tubules. Results indicate that both female and male gonads are at mature and spawning stage in July and all gonads are at post-spawning stage in October. The mean gonad weight was 12.53 ± 1.33 g at the beginning of the spawning period (July) and 1.87 ± 0.58 g at the end of the spawning period (October). Gonadosomatic index decreased from 17.53 ± 0.02% (July) to 3.37 ± 0.01% (October) after spawning. The gonadosomatic index, gonad weight, and spawning were related to the seawater temperature. According to this study, the spawning period of H.polii at the eastern coasts of the Aegean Sea starts in July and completely ends in October. As a result, the data related to the reproduction biology in spawning period of H.polii would guide stock management and artificial breeding of this species under controlled conditions.

Preliminary results on the ovarian histology of rabbitfish Siganus rivulatus (Forsskal, 1775) in the southern Aegean Sea, Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-214
Author(s):  
Serhat Engin ◽  
Ozan Soykan ◽  
Hasan Cerim ◽  
Anıl Gülşahin
Keyword(s):  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Aegean Sea ◽  
Early Summer ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Annual Reproductive Cycle ◽  
Histological Changes ◽  
Recreational Angling ◽  
Fish Samples ◽  
Post Spawning ◽  
Siganus Rivulatus

AbstractThe study aimed to determine the annual reproductive cycle of Siganus rivulatusfi females based on monthly variation of the gonadosomatic index (GSI) and histological changes in gonads. A total of 240 fish samples were collected monthly from small-scale (trammel nets) and recreational (angling and pot fishery) fishing from Gökova Bay, the southern Aegean Sea, between July 2017 and June 2018. The length and weight of female fish varied from 10.8 to 26.1 cm with a mean length of 18.7 ± 0.2 cm and from 14.98 to 293.42 g with a mean weight of 91.1 ± 2.93 g. GSI values began to increase in May, peaked in June and gradually decreased in July, indicating that the spawning season was early summer. A total of 240 gonads were histologically examined. Granular, pinkish structure of eggs was observed primarily between April and June, which was consistent with the increase in the gonadosomatic index. Post-spawning follicles were determined in July. Values of the gonadosomatic index gradually decreased after August and they were minimal between September and November. During this period, ovaries were surrounded by immature oocytes at the chromatin and peri-nucleolus stages. These results revealed thatSiganus rivulatusstarted vitellogenesis in April and the gonadosomatic index peaked in June.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Study on The Determination of Reproductive Biology of European Pilchard, Sardina pilchardus (Walbaum, 1792) Distributed in The Aegean Sea

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 2264
Author(s):  
Burcu Taylan ◽  
Ertan Taskavak ◽  
Sule Gurkan
Keyword(s):  
Fork Length ◽  
Aegean Sea ◽  
Sardina Pilchardus ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Multiple Spawning ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Reproduction Biology ◽  
Significant Difference

Sardina pilchardus is a multiple spawning fish, i.e., the species that spawns periodically during the spawning period. In order to examine the reproduction biology of the species, the specimens were obtained in the known spawning period indicated by the current literature obtained from fishers who were commercially fishing in December 2018 and January-February 2019. After the fork length and total length together with their weight measurements, the specimens were dissected in the laboratory. The adult females’ gonads were then fixed in 4% formalin solution for fecundity. A total of 170 individuals was examined and the values of their fork length, total length and weight were computed as 9.7-13.4 cm (mean: 11.16±0.81), 10.5-15 cm (mean: 12.3±0.89), 8.06-23.7 g (mean: 12.7±2.93), respectively. 44 of the supplied specimens were male (25.9%), 122 female (71.8%) and 4 (2.3%) uncertain, thus, the female: male ratio was determined as 2.77:1. According to χ2 test results, a statistically significant difference was observed among individuals. For the specimens examined, the fork length-weight relationship was calculated as W = 0.0098FL2.96, while total length-weight relationship was W = 0.0071TL2.97. In order to calculate the fecundity, sub-samples were taken from the anterior, median and posterior parts of 15 ovaries in the ration of 2 - 5% of the ovary weight and the mature oocytes were counted. As a result, the species’ fecundity was found to be between 4,600-9,800 (6,110±1,755). The relationship between total length and fecundity was computed as W= 1,640.7 TL-13,907 and a linear relationship was determined.

Reproductive Cycle of the Endangered Sarpunti, Puntius sarana (Hamilton, 1822) in Bangladesh

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
B.K. CHAKRABORTY ◽  
Z.A. MIRZA ◽  
M.I. MIAH ◽  
M.A.B. HABIB ◽  
A. CHAKRABORTY
Keyword(s):  
Histological Analysis ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Maturation Stage ◽  
Gonad Weight ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Development Stages ◽  
Spawning Time ◽  
Puntius Sarana ◽  
Somatic Index

Successive developmental stages of both male and female gonads and estimation of gonado-somatic index (GSI) of Puntius sarana (Hamilton 1822) were investigated over a two year period (October 2002 to September 2004). From the histological analysis, four developmental stages such as spermatogonia, spermatocytes, spermatids and spermatozoa were identified in testes. Three developmental stages of oocytes such as ogenesis (oogonia, early perinucleolus stage and late early perinucleolus stage), vitellogenesis (early vitellogenic oocytes, advanced vitellogenic oocytes and maturation stage) and atretic stage were distinguished in ovaries. Maximum mean gonad weight was recorded in June for both females (8.92±0.01 g) and males (4.48±0.21 g). The testes at early development stages between October and March contained mostly spermatogonia, spermatocytes and spermatids, although a small amount of spermatozoa was also found in late March. The mature testes began to develop in early April and were prominent from May to September. Highest percentage of oogonia in the ovary was recorded in the month of November; while the highest percentages of early perinucleolus stage and late perinucleolus stage were recorded in the month of January. Vitellogenesis (matured oocytes) occupied the most areas of the ovaries which were observed from May to mid September but was prominent in June. All oocytes did not mature at the same time. Only the matured oocytes ovulated in the spawning period while immature oocytes gained maturation under way of vitellogenesis and released at the second spawning time in the months of August and September.

Reproductive biology of the black-striped pipefish Syngnathus abaster Risso, 1827 (Pisces: Syngnathidae) in the Aegean Sea of Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burcu Taylan ◽  
Gozde Ekin Tatarhan ◽  
Ozlem Aksoy ◽  
Mehmet Culha
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Aegean Sea ◽  
Brood Pouch ◽  
Surface Water Temperature ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Hydrated Oocyte ◽  
Length Relationship

Abstract The paper presents the results of research on the reproductive biology of Syngnathus abaster – a species distributed in Çandarli Bay. For this purpose, seine nets were collected from a depth of 0.5–2 m in 15 minute periods between April 2013 and March 2014, and a total of 185 individuals were sampled. It has been determined that 94 individuals (50.81%) were females, 79 were males (42.70%) and 12 were immature (6.49%). The sex ratio was 1:0.84. The average length values in female, male and immature individuals were 111.5 ± 7.35, 109.9 ± 11.08 and 79.8 ± 5.30 mm, respectively. The maximum mean surface water temperature is in spring and summer seasons. When Gonadosomatic Index (GSI%) values were examined, the spawning period of the species was indicated as spring and summer. Three groups of species were identified as maturing (diameter: 0.61–1.20 mm), mature (diameter: 1.21–1.70 mm) and hydrated oocytes (diameter: 1.71–2.10 mm) in ovaries of female individuals. The number of eggs in the brood pouch of pregnant male fishes was on average 48 (mean ± SD = 48 ± 14.09 eggs, range: 23–78 eggs). The hydrated oocyte/total length relationship was: y = 0.8651x – 84.332 (n = 14, r2 = 0.64) and the number of eggs/total length relationship in the brood pouch of pregnant males was: y = 1.0168x – 67.715 (n = 33, r2=0.58).

scholarly journals Reproductive Ecology ofProchilodus brevisan Endemic Fish from the Semiarid Region of Brazil

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliane de Lima Gurgel ◽  
José Roberto Verani ◽  
Sathyabama Chellappa
Keyword(s):  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Reproductive Ecology ◽  
Temporal Distribution ◽  
Gonadal Development ◽  
Neotropical Region ◽  
Reproductive Period ◽  
Semiarid Region ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Gonadal Maturity ◽  
Commercially Important

The commercially important migratory fishProchilodus brevisis from the Neotropical region, and understanding the reproductive ecology of this potamodromous fish is essential for its conservation and management. This study investigated the length-mass relationship, sex ratio, length at first gonadal maturity, gonadal development stages, gonadosomatic index, condition factor, and reproductive period ofP. brevis. Temporal distribution of rainfall, temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration, pH, and electrical conductivity of the water were related to the reproductive period of this fish. Rainfall seems to be the main environmental factor which modulates changes in limnological parameters and the timing of the spawning period of this fish.P. brevismigrates into lower reaches of the river to feed during the dry season and returns to the upper reaches during the rainy season to spawn. Inadequate facilities for migration create obstacles for spawning success of this ecologically important fish.

Age, growth and reproduction of the golden grey mullet, Chelon auratus (Risso, 1810) in the Golden Horn Estuary, Istanbul

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (6) ◽  
pp. 989-995
Author(s):  
Mert Kesiktaş ◽  
Emre Yemişken ◽  
Taner Yildiz ◽  
Lütfiye Eryilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Fish Length ◽  
Growth Equation ◽  
Grey Mullet ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Pooled Data ◽  
Golden Horn ◽  
Reproduction Biology ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Equation ◽  
Growth And Reproduction

AbstractAge, growth and reproduction biology of the golden grey mullet, Chelon auratus (Risso, 1810) have been studied in the Istanbul Golden Horn area. Fish length ranged from 13.4–46.8 cm, and age from 1–10 years, respectively. The sex ratio (female:male) was 1:1.08. The length-weight relationship was estimated as W = 0.0127L2.89, W = 0.0099L2.97 and W = 0.0156L2.82 for both sexes combined, females and males, respectively. The von Bertalanffy growth equation parameters were: L∞ = 57.52 cm, K = 0.1 year−1, t0 = −2.24 year for pooled data. The gonadosomatic index (GSI) values indicated the major spawning period was between August and November, and the minor spawning peak between March and April. The highest GSI values were observed in September. The length and age of sexual maturity were estimated as 26.2 cm and 4 years for males and 24.1 cm and 3 years for females.

Reproductive biology of the black goby, Gobius niger (Teleostei: Gobiidae), in the Gulf of Gabès (Tunisia, Central Mediterranean)

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (6) ◽  
pp. 1685-1693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferid Hajji ◽  
Amira Ouannes-Ghorbel ◽  
Mohamed Ghorbel ◽  
Othman Jarboui
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Central Mediterranean ◽  
Gulf Of Gabes ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Gulf Of Gabès ◽  
Reproduction Season ◽  
Monthly Changes ◽  
Post Spawning

The black goby Gobius niger (Linnaeus, 1758) (Gobiidae) is one of the most common gobies in southern Tunisian waters. This study provides the first detailed information on the reproductive biology of the G. niger in these areas. Samples of G. niger were collected by trawl from the Gulf of Gabès (Tunisia) between February 2009 and January 2010. A total of 1055 specimens were examined, ranging from 6.4 to 15.7 cm total length. The sex-ratio was in favour of males, especially in larger size-classes. The macroscopic analysis of the gonads and the progression of the monthly values of the gonadosomatic index (GSI) indicated that the reproductive season extended from March to June, with GSI peaking in May, and that spawning occurred from April to June. The utilization of lipid reserves, stored predominantly in the liver as well as in muscles, was important during the reproduction season. Monthly changes of the seminal vesicle somatic index showed that during the pre-spawning period they had a proliferation phase, followed by a regressive phase during the post-spawning period. Total fecundity of mature females ranged from 4280 to 14000 eggs per fish, showing a significant increase with size, with an average of 8522 ± 689 eggs per fish. The total length at 50% maturity was 10.13 ± 0.3 cm and 9.69 ± 0.18 cm for males and females, respectively.

scholarly journals BIOLOGI REPRODKSI IKAN KEMBUNG (RASTRELLIGER BRACHYSOMA BLEEKER, 1851) DI TELUK STARING, SULAWESI TENGGARA

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudarno Sudarno ◽  
La Anadi La Anadi ◽  
Asriyana Asriyana
Keyword(s):  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Gonad Weight ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Gonadal Maturation ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Reproduction Biology ◽  
Aquatic Resources Management ◽  
Fish Collection ◽  
First Maturity

Abstrak: Biologi reproduksi suatu organisme merupakan salah satu informasi penting dalam upaya pengelolaan sumberdaya perairan. Penelitian biologi reproduksi ikan kembung (Rastrelliger brachysoma) di Teluk Staring, Sulawesi Tenggara dilakukan dari bulan Maret sampai Juli 2018. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis biologi reproduksi ikan kembung yang meliputi tingkat kematangan gonad (TKG), indeks kematangan gonad (IKG), dan ukuran pertama kali matang gonad. Koleksi ikan menggunakan alat tangkap jaring insang permukaan bermata jaring 2 dan 2 ¼ inci. Kematangan gonad ikan diamati berdasarkan morfologi gonad yaitu bentuk, warna, dan bobot gonad. Sebanyak 215 individu ikan kembung tertangkap dengan kisaran panjang 206-297 mm dan bobot 110,0-366,0 g. IKG ikan jantan dan betina tertinggi ditemukan saat bulan Maret (1,80 dan 2,22) dan Mei (1,77 dan 1,91). Ukuran pertama kali matang gonad ikan jantan dan betina terjadi saat berukuran panjang 247 mm dan 239 mm. Penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa puncak pemijahan ikan kembung (R. brachysoma) di perairan Teluk Staring terjadi saat bulan Maret dan Mei.Kata kunci: Reproduksi, kembung, musim pemijahan, Teluk Staring, Sulawesi TenggaraAbstract: Reproduction biology of organism is one of information for aquatic resources management. Research on the biology of short mackerel reproduction (Rastrelliger brachysoma) in Gulf of Staring, Southeast Sulawesi was conducted from March to July 2018. The objective of this research was to describe aspects of the reproductive biology of short mackerel such as gonadal maturation, gonadosomatic index, and length at first maturity (Lm50). Fish collection was done using gillnets (with mesh sizes of 2 and 2¼ inches). The gonadal maturation of fish was determined morphologically by comparing the shape, size, color, and gonad weight. A total of 215 individual fish were caught with ranging 206-297 mm in length and 110.0-366.0 g in weight. The gonadosomatic index of male and female were found in March (1.80 and 2.22) and May (1.77 and 1.91), while length at first maturity (Lm50) of male and female were 239 mm and 247 mm, respectively. This research indicates that the peak of short mackerel spawning in Gulf of Staring waters occurred during March and May.Keywords: Reproduction; short mackerel; spawning season; Gulf of Staring, Southeast Sulawesi

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of the Reproductive Indices and Gonadal Development of Clarias gariepinus Fed Chicken Offal and Shrimp Based Diets

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Raymond Odey Ajang ◽  
Akaninyene Paul Joseph ◽  
Ettah Akpang Ivon ◽  
Elvis Monfung Ayim
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Gonadal Development ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Female Gonad ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Fish Feed ◽  
Gonad Weight ◽  
Reproductive Indices

The study on the reproductive indices and gonadal development of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed shrimp based diet (SBD), chicken offal based diet (COBD) and coppens (commercial diet) was carried-out over a 22 weeks period in concrete tanks measuring 3.5 x 1.7 x 1.5 m3          (8.9 m3). Forty juveniles with average length of 9.15 ± 0.17 cm and weight of 20.00 ± 4.53 g were stored per group in triplicate, resulting in 360 juveniles in total. Fish were fed daily at 3% of their body weight through-out the duration of the experiment. The nutrient composition of the 3 nutrients differed significantly at p<0.05. The dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH and ammonia levels in the culture water with fish fed the 3 diets were within the required level for normal fish growth through-out the experiment. The gonadosomatic index (GSI) of the male C. gariepinus fed diet A (Coppens feed), diet B (SBD) and diet C (COBD) were 0.35 ± 0.03%, 0.41 ± 0.04% and 0.36 ± 0.02% respectively. Female C. gariepinus fed diet A, diet B and diet C had a mean GSI of 1.17 ± 0.26%, 0.88 ± 0.27% and 0.77 ± 0.06% respectively. The male gonad weight and GSI varied significantly between the treatment group fed coppens, shrimp based diet and chicken offal based diet (p<0.05), while female gonad weight and GSI did not vary significantly between treatment groups (p>0.05). The hepatosomatic index (HSI) of the male C. gariepinus fed diet A, diet B and diet C were 1.36 ± 0.07%, 1.18 ± 0.07% and 1.21 ± 0.06% respectively. Female C. gariepinus fed diet A, diet B and diet C had a mean HSI of 1.27 ± 0.09%, 1.20 ± 0.06% and 4.27 ± 0.38% respectively. The male and female HSI varied insignificantly between the treatment group at p>0.05. Fecundity was highest (3200 ± 717.90 eggs) in fish fed diet A, followed by fish fed diet B (2392 ± 749 eggs) and least in fish fed diet C (1973 ± 184 eggs). The mean fecundity varied significantly between the fish fed the 3 experimental diet at p<0.05. Normal arrangement of the oocytes, liver and testis was observed in fish fed COBD and SBD, just as in the case of the group fed coppens. Though coppens feed yielded better fecundity, the use of COBD and SBD is recommended for fish farmers in Nigeria. More researches should be carried out on using varying levels of chicken offals and shrimps in fish feed formulation.

scholarly journals Gonadal development and reproductive period of the characin Astyanax aff. bimaculatus (Characiformes: Characidae) in a tropical reservoir in southeastern Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Francisco G. Araújo ◽  
Aparecida A. Nascimento ◽  
Iracema D. Gomes ◽  
Armando Sales ◽  
Beatriz A. Chagas de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Gonadal Development ◽  
Neotropical Region ◽  
Reproductive Period ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Energy Reserves ◽  
Tropical Reservoir ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Body Energy

The gonadal development of the characin Astyanax aff. bimaculatus from Funil Reservoir, an impoundment in the middle reaches of the Paraiba do Sul River in southeastern Brazil was analysed through histological, histochemical and histometric techniques, and the spawning season was determined. Unbalanced sex ratio was found, with females outnumbering and reaching larger sizes than males. The following stages of oogenic cell development were identified for females: primary growth, pre-vitellogenic (cortical alveolar) and vitellogenic. In males, the following stages were determined: spermatogonia primary and secondary, spermatocyte primary and secondary, spermatid and spermatozoa. The spawning occurs most of the year, peaking in January-February, as indicated by the gonadosomatic index. In the peak of the spawning period, the condition factor and hepatosomatic indices decreased suggesting use of stored body energy reserves during the reproduction. Spawning in batches, small-sized oocytes and a long reproductive season suggest that Astyanax aff. bimaculatus fits to an opportunist strategy. Such strategy may facilitate the use of a wide range of lentic and lotic body waters in the Neotropical region.

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