scholarly journals Length-weight relationship and condition factor of two sympatric Rutilus (Rrafinesque, 1820) species from Lake Skadar (Montenegro)

2012 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 991-994 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Milosevic ◽  
V. Pesic ◽  
D. Petrovic ◽  
A. Pavicevic ◽  
D. Maric
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Lake Skadar

Two species from the genus Rutilus (Rafinesque, 1820), R. prespensis and R. albus inhabit Lake Skadar. The conditional factor (K) and length-weight relationships (LWRs) of 165 specimens were studied from January 2008 to January 2009. Based on the LWRs, it was found that R. albus exhibited isometric growth to the stage of sexual maturity, after which it exhibited allometric growth; R. prespensis, exhibited only allometric growth. The conditional factor for the both species significantly differed between months. The spawning period of R. albus began in February, while for R. prespensis it was April-May.

scholarly journals The length-weight relationship, condition factor and reproductive biology of Pseudotolithus (p) senegalensis (valenciennes, 1833) (croakers), in Tombo western rural district of Sierra Leone

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (66) ◽  
pp. 9376-9389
Author(s):  
JO Olapade ◽  
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S Tarawallie
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Gonadosomatic Index ◽  
Hepatosomatic Index ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Spawning Behaviour

The length – weight relationship (LWR), condition factor (K), sex ratio, gonadosomatic index (G S I) and hepatosomatic index (H S I) of 412 specimens of Pseudotolithu s s enegalensis (Valenciennes, 1833) from Tombo , a coastal fishing community in the western rural district of Sierra Leone were studied for twelve months . Samples used for the study were collected from the catches of artisanal fishers and measurement s of length and weight of samples were done in situ using the facilities of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Samples for the reproductive study were preserved in an ice box and taken to the laboratory of the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Njala University , Sierra Leone for analysis. The parameters "a" and "b" of the length - weight relationship were estimated using the equation described by Ricker ( W = aL b ) while the condition factor was calculated using Fulton`s equation (K = W1 00 / L 3 ) . The reproductive biology of the fish was estimated using Gonadosomatic index ( GSI ) and Hepatosomatic index ( H S I ) . The combined LWR for both sexes showed that a, b and r values were – 2.57 , 3. 3 5 and 0. 899 , respectively. The r – values obtained show a strong linear relationship between the length and weight of the species. The length - weight relationship indicated allometric growth for P . senegalensis in the study area. The condition factor (K) varied from 0.64 – 1.0 ; this may be attributed to environmental conditions of the water . The species clearly exhibited a positive allometric growth pattern ( tα ( 2) , 0.05, 411 > 1.965) . The sex ratio of males to females was 1:1. 15 and was not significantly different from the expected 1:1 ratio. Estimation of GSI and HSI was carried out from December, 2010 to May, 2011 to determine the spawning behaviour of P. senegalensis . The mean GSI obtained indicate d that March and April , respectively are the two peak spawning period for the species . Gonado somatic index ranged between 1.1 % and 2.8% for the females. The results of this study revealed that P. senegalensis doe s not have obligatory spawning month but exhibit multiple spawning behaviour. T he length - w eight relationships and condition factor of the study indicated that the fish were thriving very well in the coastal water of Sierra Leone. Sustainable management of the species , therefore , require s that the environment be protected against anthropogenic pollution and imposition of closed fishing season especially during the t wo peak spawning period is recommended to enable the species recruit effectively.

scholarly journals Length-weight relationship and condition factor of an endemic Lagusia micracanthus Bleeker, 1860 in Rivers of the Maros Watershed

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nur ◽  
M. Fadjar Rahardjo ◽  
Charles P.H Simanjuntak ◽  
Djumanto Djumanto ◽  
Krismono Krismono
Keyword(s):  
Condition Factor ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Gonad Maturity ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Fish Samples ◽  
Three Rivers

Lagusia micracanthus is one of endemic freshwater fish in Sulawesi. It also has been locally consumed. The purpose of this research was to analyze length-weight relationship and condition factors of L. micracanthus in rivers of the Maros Watershed, South Sulawesi Province . The study was conducted in three rivers, namely Pattunuang River, Bantimurung River and Pucak River. The sampling was conducted monthly from May 2018 to April 2019. Fish samples were collected by an electric shocker (12 V and 9 A). A total of 1850 individual fishes with samples ranging from 31.58-127.79 mm in total length and 0.76-31.07 g in weight. The length-weight relationship was W = 0.00009L2.6241 (r = 0.95) in Pattunuang River, W = 0.0001L2.5237 (r = 0.94) in Bantimurung River, and W = 0.0001L2.4953 (r = 0.92) in Pucak River. The slope (b) values of L. micracanthus obtained a negative allometric growth pattern (b <3). The relative condition factors of L. micracanthus was fluctuated from 0.86 to 1.43 in Pattunuang River, 0.65 to 1.45 in Bantimurung River, and 0.55 to 1.26 in Pucak River. The condition factor increased towards the peak of the spawning season and decreased after the spawning period. The condition factor increased with the increasing of gonad maturity stage up to stage IV and decreased after spawned or stage V.

scholarly journals Length-weight Relationship, Growth Pattern and Condition Factor of the Silver Catfish Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (Lacepède, 1803) from Lower River Benue, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Edem, Edem Thomas ◽  
Ofunama, Preye ◽  
Eyo, Victor `Oscar
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
B Value ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Artisanal Fisheries ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Silver Catfish ◽  
Weight Relationship

This study was carried out to evaluate the length-weight relationship, growth pattern and condition factor of the Silver catfish Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus from the Lower River Benue Makurdi, Nigeria. A total of 200 freshly caught specimens of C. nigrodigitatus were collected between July 2013 and September 2013 from the catches of the artisanal fisheries at landing points in Wadata Market, Makurdi. Results obtained showed that the “b” value for the males was 1.6067 while that of the females was 1.6791 and combined sexes 1.7371, indicating a negative allometric growth for this species. Correlation coefficient (r) obtained for males (0.9651), 0.9517 (females) and 0.9329 (pooled sexes) showed a positive significant relationship between length and weight of C. nigrodigitatus. Monthly mean condition factor (K), indicate that C. nigrodigitatus were in good physiological health condition. In conclusion, the baseline data on the length-weight relationship, condition factor of C. nigrodigitatus from the lower River Benue provided in this study is crucial in the sustainable management of this species in the River. Also, these findings will be useful in evaluating the population dynamics, stock and the aquaculture potential of C. nigrodigitatus for future purpose.

Are there one or two stocks of Scoranza bleak - Alburnus scoranza Bonaparte, 1845 in Lake  Skadar (Montenegro)

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 80-92
Author(s):  
Drago Marić ◽  
Katarina Burzanović
Keyword(s):  
Condition Factor ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Population Variability ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Small Fish ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Lake Skadar

This paper provides the first comprehensive information on the Length-Weight Relationship (LWR) of Scoranza bleak (Alburnus scoranza) from the Lake Skadar. The results of the study showed that LWR was different in young and older individual fish. We concluded that no single regression would adequately describe the length-weight relationship for  Scoranza bleak in the winter period. Small fish, up to one year old, have positive allometric growth whereas older and larger, negative. The results of this study show that the animals grow equally in the same pattern in both localities (Raduš and Karuč) which shows that there are no two stocks as it was assumed in the past. The condition factor in young Scoranza bleaks was lower than in the elderly. Condition factor decreased significantly during the winter period in older specimens. Based on this, we conclude that Scoranza bleak during the winter is poorly fed/starved, which causes a decrease in the condition factor.Analysis of the total sample, of any species, cannot show by what rule the population grows, if infrapopulation variability is present, because the studied value will depend on the number of individual subgroups. If no infra-population variability is found, the required parameter for the entire population can be calculated. In order to determine population variability, multiple groups must be singled out. Preferably, the number of stratified samples should be at least 6 so that correlation-regression analysis can be performed. In stratified samples, the number of individuals should be between 30-40, for any parameter, in order to compare their mean values. The results of the study show that 50 individuals are sufficient for accurate determination of LWR (or ???? and b, ???? is a constant coefficient and b is the slope of the curve.), when it is determined that there is no intrapopulation variability.

scholarly journals Length-weight relationship and relative condition factor of pearl oyster, Pinctada fucata martensii, cultured in the Tieshangang Bay of the Beibu Gulf, Guangxi Province, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Leong-Seng Leong-Seng Lim ◽  
Kit-Shing Liew ◽  
Tzuen-Kiat Yap ◽  
Nai-Han Tan ◽  
Cheng-Kai Shi
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
General Health ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Shell Height ◽  
Pearl Oyster ◽  
Pinctada Fucata ◽  
Beibu Gulf ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Relative Condition Factor

Tieshangang Bay in the Beibu Gulf, Guangxi of China, is a strategic location for pearl farming. Although water pollution has been reported in this bay but the general health of the pearl oyster, Pinctada fucata martensii, farmed there has never been assessed. The present study examined the condition of P. fucata martensii farmed in the Tieshangang Bay by analyzing its length-weight relationship (LWR) and relative condition factor (RCF). A total of 111 specimens were sampled for measuring their shell height and total weight for determining the LWR and RCF. The coefficient of correlation of the LWR was high (R2 = 0.93), significant at 0.01 level. Negative allometric growth (b = 2.7048) was observed. However, P. fucata martensii achieved the expected growth in terms of weight, as determined through the RCF (mean 1.13). Negative allometric growth is commonly reported on the wild Pinctada spp. collected from different regions. Apparently, the water pollution in the Tieshangang Bay did not compromise the general health of the pearl oyster cultured there. Nevertheless, further study on the farm’s surrounding water quality and plankton availability is necessary to investigate the interaction between the growth of the oyster and its culture environment. In conclusion, the P. fucata martensii farmed in the Tieshangang Bay was considered healthy and the bay is still suitable for pearl oyster farming.

scholarly journals Age, Growth, Condition Factor and Reproduction of Planiliza abu (Mugiliformes: Mugilidae) in the Al-Diwaniya River, Middle of Iraq

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Abdul-Razak M. Mohamed ◽  
Mohanad O. Al-Jubouri
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Performance Index ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Age Determination ◽  
The Body ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Relative Condition Factor ◽  
Gonad Somatic Index

The age, growth, relative condition factor, and reproduction of Planiliza abu (Heckel, 1843) from the Al-Diwaniya River, Iraq was described in samples obtained from October 2016 to September 2017, using different fishing gears. Total length and weight were measured, scales were used for age determination, and gonads were excised from the body cavity sexed and weighed. The lengths of the species ranged from 7.0 to 20.0 cm, and the most dominant length group was 13.0 cm. The length-weight relationship was W=0.0199*L2.821 revealing a negative allometric growth (b= 2.821). The mean relative condition factor (Kn) was calculated as 1.13 for females and 0.93 for males. Four ages were recognized for the species with mean total lengths of 10.2, 14.5, 39.0, 17.2 and 19.3 cm, respectively. The von Bertalanffy growth parameters based on back-calculated lengths were L∞= 23.4 cm, K=0.38 and to= -0.27. The growth performance index (Ø) of the species is computed as 2.32. The overall sex ratio (male: female) was 1:1.70. The gonad-somatic index (GSI) values of both sexes were highest in April, 8.5 for males and 11.6 for females and the lowest values in August, 0.22 for males and 0.75 for females, indicated that the spawning period was from April to May. Some biological properties such as lengths of individuals, negative allometric growth, ages from 1 to 4 years, values of ultimate growth (L∞) and growth performance index (Ø) and overall sex ratio were among those described for the species in other waters. These results can contribute to providing information for species management in the study river.

scholarly journals Select biological characteristics of the mossul bleak Alburnus mossulensis Heckel, 1843(Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae) in the Ataturk Dam Lake, Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Parmaksız ◽  
Ahmet Oymak ◽  
Necmettin Dogan ◽  
Erhan Unlu
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Fork Length ◽  
Biological Characteristics ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics ◽  
Absolute Fecundity ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Atatürk Dam Lake

Maturity, growth and reproductive characteristics of the mossul bleak Alburnus mossulensis, from Ataturk Dam Lake (Euphrates) were assessed. Maturity composition of the analysed samples varied between age groups I and VII. The ratio of females to males was 1.047:1. Fork length of the samples varied between 40-198 mm and weights were in the range of 0.45-68 g. The regression equations derived for the length-weight relationship was Log W = -5.5531+3.2958 Log FL (r2=0.9593) for females and Log W=-5.3695+3.2112 Log FL (r2=0.9487) for males. Mean condition factor was determined as 1.069 for females and 1.062 for males. Absolute fecundity was established to be between 288 and 3380. The age of sexual maturity was 3 years in females and 2 years in males.

scholarly journals Length weight relationship, condition factor and stomach contents of Hemichromis bimaculatus, Sarotherodon melanotheron and Chromidotilapia guentheri (Perciformes: Cichlidae) in Eleiyele Lake, Southwestern Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 969-977
Author(s):  
A. A. Ayoade ◽  
A. O.O. Ikulala
Keyword(s):  
Stomach Content ◽  
Diet Composition ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Stomach Contents ◽  
Growth Exponent ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Cichlid Fishes ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Sarotherodon Melanotheron

Length-weight relationship (LWR), condition factor (K) and stomach content of three cichlid fishes (Hemichromis bimaculatus, Sarotherodon melanotheron, and Chromidotilapia guentheri) were calculated at Eleiyele reservoir, Nigeria, Africa. The fish were collected monthly from fishermen during the dry season(January-March 2001) and the rainy season (April, May, June 2001). Gill nets of mesh sizes 50-55 mm were used. The LWR had a significant correlation for the three species and the growth exponent (b) for H. bimaculatus indicates a negative allometric growth (S. melanotheron and C. guentheri had isometric growth). Condition factor values were higher than one in the three species, and varied with size and season. Stomach contents revealed that the three species are omnivorous and that diet composition varies seasonally. Rev. Biol. Trop. 55 (3-4): 969-977. Epub 2007 December, 28.

scholarly journals Length-weight relationship, condition factor, and distribution of spotted barb (Barbodes binotatus Valenciennes, 1842) in Lake Tamblingan Bali

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-197
Author(s):  
Nyoman Dati Pertami ◽  
I Nyoman Yoga Parawangsa
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Plants ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
Fish Sample ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Volcanic Lake ◽  
Relationship Analysis ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Endorheic Basin

Tamblingan Lake is a volcanic lake located in the caldera of  Mount Lesung a rain-fed lake in a confined endorheic basin and there is no inflow or outflow. Nyalian is a type of fish from the Cyprinidae family that is  quite common compared to other fish in its class in Tamblingan Lake. Information on the growth and distribution of these fish parameters in Tamblingan Lake does not exist. This study aims to analyze and explain the growth patterns of  Barbodes binotatus, especially the length-weight relationship, condition factor, and their distribution in the waters of  Tamblingan Lake. The research was conducted in Tamblingan Lake from January to June 2019 using a modify gill nets with the mesh size  0.5; 1.0; 1.5; 2.0; 2.5; 3.0 in centimeter. The sampling done in five locations. The length-weight relationship analysis used the power regression. The fish sample found was 204 individuals during the study with a range of total length was 5.2 – 15.0 cm. The equation of length-weight relationship is W = 0.0051 L3.387. The value of b formed based on this equation is 3.387 with a positive allometric growth pattern.The condition factor values ranged from 0.587 to 1.246. Barbodes binotatus spread in the litoral area where there are many aquatic plants. This information of nyalian fish could use as the basis for fish resource management in Tamblingan Lake.

scholarly journals Growth, length-weight relationship, and condition factor of NIFI (Oreochromis sp.) and Srikandi Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus x niloticus) at the grow-out stage in the high salinity brackishwater ponds

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-130
Author(s):  
Bambang Gunadi ◽  
Priadi Setyawan ◽  
Adam Robisalmi
Keyword(s):  
Brackish Water ◽  
High Salinity ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Oreochromis Aureus ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Brackishwater Pond ◽  
Brackish Water Pond

Tilapia strain of NIFI (Oreochromis sp.) and Srikandi (Oreochromis aureus x niloticus) are superior strain of tilapia that able to grow well in brackish water ponds. However, an increasing water salinity might have an impact on a series adaptation process on fish that leads to various morphological changes. This study aimed to analyze the growth and length-weight relationship of both tilapia strain in brackishwater pond with salinity of 25-30 ppt. Research was conducted in brackishwater pond in Losari, Brebes Regency. Fish were reared in 5x5x1 m3 hapas installed in the pond for four months. At the end of experiment period, body length and weight measurement were carried out for 26 males and 34 females of NIFI strain and 31 males and 28 females of Srikandi strain. The result showed that the highest growth rate was shown by Srikandi strain and the highest length was shown by NIFI. Positive allometric growth was found in the Srikandi females, while Srikandi males as well as NIFI tilapia males and females showed a negative allometric growth. Length-weight relationship on males and females of NIFI strain followed the formula of W = 0.0583L2,632 and W = 0.0452L2,665, respectively. Whereas, on males and females of Srikandi strain followed the formula of W = 0.0358L2,8545 and W = 0.0287L3,1580, respectively. There was a strong correlation between length and weight of fish from both strains with the R2 value ranged between 0.80 – 0.87. Condition factor of males and females of NIFI were 1.853 and 2.009, while Srikandi tilapia males and females were 2.308 and 2.665, respectively. Red NIFI and Srikandi tilapia are able to adapt in a high salinity level of brackish water pond.

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