scholarly journals SPAWNING SEASON, SEASONAL CONDITION FACTOR AND ALLOMETRIC GROWTH PATTERN OF CHAENOGOBIUS GULOSUS (SAUVAGE, 1882) INHABITING ROCKY SUBTIDAL HABITATS IN THE SOUTH-EASTERN KOREA

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Spawning Season ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
The South ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Rocky Subtidal

scholarly journals Length-weight relationships and condition factor of Hyperopisus bebe (Lacepede, 1803) (Actinopterygii: Osteoglossiformes) in River Galma, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 301-305
Author(s):  
Matouke M. Moise
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Body ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
B Values ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Poor Water Quality ◽  
The Mean

The investigation of length-weight relationship and condition factor are very relevant indices to ascertain the health of fish in the water body. Length-weigh relationship and condition factor of Hyperopisus bebe (Lacepede, 1803) (Actinopterygii: Osteoglossiformes: Mormyridae) in River Galma, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, were assessed. The mean length and mean weigh in male and female were 26.703 cm +/- 0.51 cm and 25.32 cm +/- 0.898 cm; 158.2 g +/- 10.1 g and 95.91 g +/- 9.26 g, respectively. The exponent or growth pattern 'b' values for male and female were 2.009 and 2.176. The condition factor for male and female were 0.59 and 0.83, respectively. The negative allometric growth pattern and poor condition factor might be due to the poor water quality in the fish ecosystem and should be regarded with concern.

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.

scholarly journals Growth pattern of three species of Mullets (Pisces: Mugilidae) in Sombreior River, Rivers State, Niger Delta, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Eyina Dienye ◽  
Olaniyi Alaba Olopade
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Biological Information ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Good State ◽  
Abiotic And Biotic Factors ◽  
Rivers State

Length-weight relationships (LWRs) and condition factor are important biological information to assess the growth pattern and wellbeing of fish species influenced by numerous abiotic and biotic factors. To date, no data on the LWRs and condition of mullets in Sombreior River, Niger Delta. Hence, this research was conducted to determine abundance, length–weight relationship and Fulton’s condition factor (K) of three species of fish belonging to family Mugilidae in Sombreior River, Nigeria. There were a total of 248 samples from five sampling stations for a period of months. Fish species were of various sizes ranging from 24.66±0.40 to 26.35±0.26cm in length and 141.41±6.30 to 161.56±5.87g in weight. For the three species, slope (b) values ranged from 2.18 to 2.68 indicating a negative allometric growth of all fish species. The mean condition factor ranged from 0.89±0.03 forsix Mugil cephalus to 0.93±0.03 for Parachelon grandisquamis while the coefficients of determination (R2) of the LWR regressions ranged between 0.64 (Neochelon falcipinnis) and 0.79 (Parachelon grandisquamis). It was concluded that the mullets in the Sombreior River had a negative allometric growth pattern and the condition is showing the species were in good state of well-being since mean K values are  greater than 1.

scholarly journals Length-weight relationships and condition factors of the three dominant species of marine fishes caught by traditional beach trawl in Ulelhee Bay, Banda Aceh City, Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 104-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainal A. Muchlisin ◽  
Vera Fransiska ◽  
Abdullah A. Muhammadar ◽  
Muhammad Fauzi ◽  
Agung S. Batubara
Keyword(s):  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Allometric Model ◽  
K Value ◽  
Siganus Canaliculatus ◽  
Fish Samples ◽  
Weight Condition ◽  
Banda Aceh

AbstractThe objective of the present study was to examine the length-weight relationships and condition factors of snapperLutjanus russellii, ponyfishAurigequula fasciataand white-spotted spinefootSiganus canaliculatusharvested from Ulelhee Bay, Banda Aceh City, Indonesia. These species are the predominant fishes caught by traditional beach trawl in Ulelhee Bay, Banda Aceh City, Indonesia. The sampling was conducted for three months from April to June 2015 at one-week interval. A total of 900 fish samples (300 individuals for each species) were measured for the total length and body weight. The length-weight relationships were calculated using Linear Allometric Model (LAM), while the relative weights (Wr) and Fulton’s condition (K) factors were calculated to assess the condition of the fish samples. The results showed that thebvalue of 3.04 in snapper indicates isometric growth pattern, while ponyfish and white-spotted spinefoot fish had the b values of 1.41 and 1.75, respectively, and these species display an allometric growth pattern. The average Fulton’s condition factor (K) of snapper was 3.01 for male and 2.49 for female; female ponyfish has the K value of 2.92 and 2.92 for male. In addition, the average K value of white-spotted spinefoot was 2.61 and 2.59 for female and male, respectively. The relative weight condition factor ranges from 58.73 to 166.09 for snapper, from 70.55 to 129.65 for ponyfish, and from 71.63 to 133.53 for white-spotted spinefoot. In general, the relative weight condition factors tendedto be 100. It is concluded that snapper has isometric growth pattern, while ponyfish and white-spotted spinefoot display the negative allometric growth pattern. The condition factors are in excellent condition and indicate a balance of prey and predator.

scholarly journals Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Layang Fish (Decapterus russelli) Landed at Tenda Fish Landing Base, Gorontalo

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Frismarwati Wahyuni Lawadjo ◽  
Munirah Tuli ◽  
Nuralim Pasisingi
Keyword(s):  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Flying Fish

The study aims to figure out growth pattern and condition factor of the flying fish (Decapterus russelli) landed at the Fish Landing Base Tenda, Hulonthalangi District, Gorontalo City. Sampling of 360 layang fish was carried out randomly based on a simple random sampling method for three months. Determination of fish sex was conducted visually by dissecting samples and observing the gonads. The study showed that the layang fish (D. russelli) landed in PPI Tenda had a positive allometric growth pattern with condition factor values ranging from 1.005 to 1.014 and 1.002 to 1.620 for male and female, respectively

Systematics and biology of the blue lanternfish, Diaphus coeruleus from the south-eastern Arabian Sea

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 239-248
Author(s):  
K. M. Meera ◽  
M. Hashim ◽  
V. N. Sanjeevan ◽  
J. Jayasankar ◽  
T. V. Ambrose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Deep Sea ◽  
Arabian Sea ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Gut Content ◽  
The South ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Eastern Arabian Sea ◽  
Maturation Stages ◽  
The Mean

The paper presents the first detailed study on systematics, otolith structure and biology of Diaphus coeruleus, from the south-eastern Arabian Sea. The closely related and co-inhabiting species D. coeruleus and D. watasei are distinguished on the basis of morphometric, meristic and otolith characters. Analysis of gut content revealed that these fishes mainly feed on deep sea squids and shrimps. Six maturation stages of gonads are identified in males (immature, quiescent, mature, ripe, spawning and spent) and five stages (immature, quiescent, mature, ripening and spawning stages) in females. Overall sex ratio deviated in favour of males (1 male: 0.2 female) and the mean fecundity was 2150 ± 353 eggs. The length-weight relationship shows an overall isometric growth in males with N = 76 and b = 3.13 and for females with N = 17 and suggests negative allometric growth (b = 1.719). Otolith length (LO) and otolith weight (WO) are positively correlated to standard body length (LS) and body weight (BW).

scholarly journals Length-weight Relationship, Condition Factor and Feeding Habits of Synodontis clarias (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Lower River Benue at Makurdi, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
P M Akombo ◽  
E T Akange ◽  
B O Amali ◽  
J N Shima
Keyword(s):  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Regression Coefficient ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Mean

The Length-Weight Relationship (LWR), Condition factor (K) and feeding habits of Synodontis clarias (Linnaeus, 1758) were investigated over a 24 month period from January, 2009 - December, 2010. A total number of 163 specimens comprising of 74 females and 89 males with the size range of 7.60 – 20.00cm and the mean of 12.72± 0.258cm were investigated. The weight ranged from 13.12 – 607.30g with the mean of 65.83± 0.897g. The LWRs for the females, males and combined sexes had the r values of 0. 8415, 0.9463 and 0.8703 respectively. The mean condition factor K was 3.3667, 2.6868 and 2.9954 for the females, males and combined sexes respectively. The regression coefficient b was 1.9408, 1.8799 and 2.1359 for the females, males and combined sexes respectively indicating negative allometric growth pattern for the species. Out of the 163 stomachs examined for food items, 88 (53.99%) were empty while 75 (46.01%) contained a wide range and varying quantities of food items indicating that S.clarias in River Benue is omnivorous.

Length-weight Relationships and Condition Factor of Parachanna Obscura Gunther 1861 in Epe Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omonike C. Bakare
Keyword(s):  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
State Of Health ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
K Value ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Precision Balance

Background: The study of the length-weight relationship (LWR) and condition factor (K) are critical in fisheries research and management. However, there is currently a dearth of information on the growth pattern and state of health of Parachanna obscura in Epe lagoon Methods: A total of 252 species of P. obscura ranging from 19.50 to 36.70 cm (standard length = 28.22 ± 4.95 cm) and 58.80 to 331.00 g (total weight = 267.69 ± 72.16 g) were obtained from the catches of local fishermen at the chief market fish landing station monthly for six months (January – June, 2018) at Epe lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria. Standard Length (SL) and Body Weight (BW) were measured to the nearest 0.1 cm and 0.01 g using digital Vernier calliper and electronic precision balance, respectively. Length-Weight Relationships and condition factor (K) were calculated using standard formula. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA at α 0.05. Results: The LWRs for males, females and combined sexes were 2.60, 2.70, and 2.65, respectively, indicating a negative allometric growth pattern. The mean K value in females (1.36±0.70) was higher than in males (1.18±0.48). Conclusion: The findings indicated that Parachanna obscura in Epe lagoon, Nigeria were heavy and in good health within the study period

scholarly journals Length-weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Auchenoglanis biscutatus in Kiri Reservoir, Adamawa State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
H. S. Kiman ◽  
A. Ja'afaru
Keyword(s):  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Physiological Condition ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
The State ◽  
Allometric Growth ◽  
B Values ◽  
Weight Relationship ◽  
Regression Exponent

Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Auchenoglanis biscutatus obtained from Kiri Reservoir Adamawa State, Nigeria from July to December 2014 were studied. The objective of this study was to determine the state of physiological wellbeing of the fish in the reservoir. A total of 60 Auchenoglanis biscutatus were collected from fishermen catch and transported to the laboratory for analysis. Identification of fish was done using the Babatunde and Raji method. Length-Weight relationship and condition factor were calculated using the Froeze method. The results of the length - weight analyses showed that the entire fish exhibited a negative allometric growth pattern with regression exponent b values less than 3. The analyses showed that the condition factor of Auchenoglanis biscutatus were greater than 1 and implied that they were in good physiological condition.

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