scholarly journals Population Parameters of Two Commercially Important Species belonging to the Family Sciaenidae Encountered in the Coast of Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Samuel K. K. Amponsah ◽  
Selasi Yao Avornyo ◽  
Kofi Ferni Anyan
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Population Parameters ◽  
Recruitment Pattern ◽  
Important Species ◽  
The Family ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
Commercially Important

Population parameters for two commercially important fishes of Sciaenidae from the coastal waters of Ghana were assessed using length-frequency data obtained from August 2017 to June 2019. Samples of the assessed fish species were obtained through experimental fish trawl along the coast of Greater Accra, Ghana. Trawling was performed every quarter for an average of one hour at an average speed of 3.0 km/hr. In all, a total of 399 samples were measured and the obtained data were analyzed with FiSAT II. The assessed fish species included Pteroscion peli (165 samples) and Pseudotolithus senegalensis (234 samples). The asymptotic length (L∞) was 19.4 cm and 41.5 cm forPteroscion peli and Pseudotolithus senegalensis. Pteroscion peli and Pseudotolithus senegalensis recorded growth rate (K) of 0.48 and 0.50 per year respectively. Both assessed fish species exhibited continuous recruitment pattern with minor and major recruitment peaks. The total mortality rate (Z) was 1.86 and 1.63 per year for Pteroscion peli and Pseudotolithus senegalensis. The fishing mortality rate (F) was estimated at 0.66 and 0.63 per year for Pteroscion peli and Pseudotolithus senegalensis. The natural mortality rate (M) estimated for Pteroscion peli and Pseudotolithus senegalensis was 1.20 and 1.00 per year respectively. The exploitation rate (E) of Pseudotolithus senegalensis (0.39) and Pteroscion peli (0.36) respectively was far below the maximum exploitation rate (Emax), indicating under-exploitation of its fishery in the coastal waters of Ghana, hence the need to enhance the exploitation of these species.

scholarly journals Population dynamics of Sardinella aurita (Val., 1847) within Ghana’s coastal waters

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-248
Author(s):  
Samuel KK Amponsah ◽  
Patrick K Ofori Danson ◽  
Francis KE Nunoo ◽  
Godfred A Ameyaw
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Recruitment Pattern ◽  
Commercial Fish ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
Sardinella Aurita

Following the declining stocks of Sardinella aurita within the coastal waters of Ghana, this study aimed at examining some population parameters of Sardinella aurita as a guide for managing this important stock sustainably. Length-frequency data of 717 samples were obtained from June, 2014 to January 2015 and measured for total length with the resultant data analyzed using FiSAT II. The asymptotic length (L∞) and growth rate (K) were 21.53 cm SL and 0.25yr-1 respectively. The theoretical age at birth (t0), longevity (tmax) and growth performance index (ϕ) were -0.74yr-1, 12 years and 1.849 respectively. Total mortality rate (Z), natural mortality rate (M) and fishing mortality rate (F) were 3.17, 0.76 and 2.41yr-1 respectively. The ages at first recruitment and first capture signaled future collapse of the stock, in the absence of proper management interventions. VPA outcome showed that mid- lengths of 11 cm and 12 cm SL experienced the highest harvesting rate with MSY estimated at 7733 tons. The recruitment pattern was continuous with two major recruitment pulses. Exploitation rate (Ecurr=0.76) was higher than the maximum exploitation rate (Emax=0.56), indicating unsustainable exploitation. Further, the fishing regime fell within the overfished stage based on the Quadrant Rule. For sustainable exploitation of this commercial fish species, implementation of relevant biological reference points through reduction in fishing efforts, creation of marine protected areas and mesh size regulation are urgently advocated.Res. Agric. Livest. Fish.4(3): 237-248, December 2017

scholarly journals TRUKTUR UKURAN DAN BEBERAPA PARAMETER POPULASI IKAN CAKALANG (Katsuwonus pelamis Linnaeus, 1758) DI SAMUDERA PASIFIK UTARA PAPUA

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Thomas Hidayat ◽  
Tegoeh Noegroho ◽  
Karsono Wagiyo
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Size Structure ◽  
Fork Length ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Skipjack Tuna ◽  
Population Parameters ◽  
Katsuwonus Pelamis ◽  
Exploitation Rate

Ikan cakalang (Katsuwonus pelamis Linnaeus, 1758) merupakan salah satu sumberdaya ikan pelagis besar yang mempunyai nilai ekonomis penting. Informasi mengenai struktur ukuran dan beberapa parameter populasinya masih sangat terbatas khususnya di perairan Indonesia timur. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Morotai, Biak dan Jayapura dari Januari sampai Desember 2013. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis ukuran ikan yang tertangkap dan menganalisis parameter populasi meliputi laju pertumbuhan, mortalitas dan tingkat eksploitasi. Estimasi parameter pertumbuhan, mortalitas dan laju eksploitasi dihitung menggunakan program FiSAT (FAO-ICLARM Stock Assessement Tools). Ukuran ikan cakalang hasil tangkapan pancing tonda dan pancing ulur berkisar antara 15 – 94 cmFL (Fork Length), dengan modus antara 40-45 cmFL. Ukuran pertama kali tertangkap sebesar 40,1 cmFL dan kebanyakan adalah ukuran ikan yang sedang memijah. Hasil analisis menggunakan FiSAT II diperoleh laju pertumbuhan (K) sebesar 0,41/tahun, panjang asimptotik (L) 101,85 cmFL. Laju kematian alami (M) 0,6 / tahun, laju kematian karena penangkapan (F) 0,62 /tahun dan laju mortalitas total (Z) 1,22 /tahun. Tingkat eksploitasi ikan cakalang hampir fully exploited (E= 0,46). Disarankan tidak perlu ada penambahan upaya penangkapan atau status quo untuk menjaga agar sumberdaya ikan cakalang tetap terjaga kelestariannya. Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis Linnaeus, 1758) is one of the large pelagic fish resources which have high economic value. Information on the size structure and population parameters is still limited especially in the waters of eastern Indonesia. The Research was conducted from January to December 2013 at Morotai, Biak and Jayapura. The aim of this study was to analyze the size of the fish caught and some of population parameters such as the growth rate, mortality rates, and exploitation rate. Estimated of growth parameters, mortality and exploitation rate using the program FiSAT (FAO-ICLARM Stock Assessement Tools). The size of skipjack tuna caught by troll line and handline in between 15-94 cmFL, with a mode of 40-45 cmFL. The Length at first capture was 40.1 cmFL, most of them had condition of spawning. By using program FiSAT II analysis resulted that growth rate (K) of skipjack tuna was 0.41/year, with length asimptotik (L) reaches 101.85 cmFL. The natural mortality rate (M) was 0.6 / year. The fishing mortality rate (F) was 0.62 / year and total mortality rate (Z) was 1.22 / year. The exploitation rate of skipjack tuna was nearly fully exploited (E = 0.46). It was recommended the exploitation rate of this fish should be no additional effort (status quo) to keep sustainability of the skipjack tuna resource.

scholarly journals BEBERAPA PARAMETER POPULASI UDANG PUTIH (Penaeus merguiensis de Mann) DI PERAIRAN TARAKAN, KALIMANTAN UTARA

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Umi Chodrijah ◽  
Ali Suman
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Fishing Effort ◽  
Natural Mortality ◽  
Fishing Mortality ◽  
Population Parameters ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
First Maturity ◽  
Penaeus Merguiensis

Tingkat eksploitasi udang putih (Penaeus merguiensis) sangat intensif. Hal ini terindikasi dengan hasil tangkapan udang di WPP-NRI 716 selama 9 tahun terakhir meningkat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengkaji beberapa parameter populasi dan aspek biologi udang putih di perairan Tarakan. Data panjang karapas dan tingkat kematangan gonad udang putih dikumpulkan dari tempat pendaratan udang di Selumit Pantai, Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara pada Januari sampai dengan November 2016. Pendugaan parameter populasi dengan aplikasi model analisis menggunakan program ELEFAN 1. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rata-rata ukuran udang putih pertama kali tertangkap (Lc) pada panjang karapas 32,51 mm dan rata-rata ukuran pertama kali matang gonad 33,58 mm. Puncak musim pemijahan terjadi pada Maret dan Agustus. Laju pertumbuhan (K) sebesar 1,33 per tahun (betina) dan 1,55 per tahun (jantan). Laju kematian total (Z) sebesar 7,5 per tahun (betina) dan 8,85 per tahun (jantan), laju kematian alamiah (M) sebesar 1,82 per tahun (betina) dan 2,16 per tahun (jantan) serta laju kematian akibat penangkapan (F) sebesar 5,68 per tahun (betina) dan 6,69 per tahun (jantan). Laju pengusahaan (E) udang putih di perairan Tarakan adalah sebesar 0,76 per tahun. Hal ini menunjukkan tingkat pemanfaatan udang putih telah mengalami lebih tangkap (overfishing). Kondisi ini menggambarkan perlunya dilakukan pengurangan upaya sekitar 52 %.  The banana prawn (Penaeus merguiensis) have been exploited intensively. For instance, within nine years the number of shrimp production in FMA 716 increased dramatically. This research aims to identify the some population parameters of banana prawn in the Tarakan waters. This research was carried out from January to November 2016. Data were analyzed using the analytical model application with ELEFAN I. The result showed that the length at first capture (Lc) of banana prawn was 32,51 mmCL and the length at first maturity (Lm) was 33,58 mm CL. The peak season of spawning period was indicated on March and August. The growth rate (K) was 1,33 /year (female) and 1.55/year (male). Total mortality rate (Z) was 7.5/year (female) and 8,85/year (male), natural mortality rate (M) rate was 1.82/year (female) and 2.16/year (male) and fishing mortality rate ( F) were 5.68/ year (female) and 6.69/year (male). The exploitation rate (E) of banana prawn in the Tarakan waters was 0.76 per year. Therefore, level of existing fishing effort of the banana prawn should reduced about 52 % in the next year.

scholarly journals Population Dynamics of Five Important Commercial Fish Species in the Sundarbans Ecosystem of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Md. Golam Mustafa ◽  
Imran Ahmed ◽  
Mohammod Ilyas
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Natural Mortality ◽  
Lates Calcarifer ◽  
Recruitment Pattern ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
Acanthopagrus Latus ◽  
The Sundarbans

Aims: To determine the population dynamics and assess the exploitation level of Mystus gulio, Acanthopagrus latus, Chelon parsia, Otolithoides pama and Lates calcarifer in the Sundarbans ecosystem of Bangladesh. Study Design: Monthly length-frequency data of five fish species were collected from the Sundarbans ecosystem. The lengths of five fish species were recorded to the nearest one cm intervals in each month. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted from January to December 2011 in the Sundarbans ecosystem in Bangladesh. Methodology: The FAO-ICLARM Fish Stock Assessment Tools (FiSAT II) software was used to estimate the von Bertalanffy growth parameters (L∝ and K), mortality coefficients (Z, M and F), probability of capture, recruitment pattern and Yield/Biomass-per-recruit for five commercially important fish species caught by fishers in the Sundarbans ecosystem of Bangladesh. Results: In the Sundarbans ecosystem of Bangladesh area the values of asymptotic length (L∝) for Mystus gulio, Acanthopagrus latus, Chelon parsia, Otolithoides pama and Lates calcarifer were found to be 23.0 cm, 33.6 cm, 30.0 cm, 32.5 cm and 55.0 cm respectively while the growth co-efficient (K) were 0.75, 0.85, 1.1, 0.8 and 0.5 respectively. The estimates for L∝ (23.00 – 55.0 cm) and K (0.5-1.1 year-1) obtained were consistent with those available in the literature. Relatively high K and low L∝ values, typical of short-lived tropical fishes, were obtained for Mystus gulio, Acanthopagrus latus, Chelon parsia and Otolithoides pama. The length growth performance index (ϕ’) of the Pauly and Munro’s function was in the range of 2.599 – 3.180. Natural mortality, fishing mortality and total mortality were in the range of 0.956-1.89, 0.55-1.58 and 1.52-3.3 respectively. Estimates for total mortality (Z) and natural mortality (M) imply low annual rates of survival and high turnover rates. The recruitment pattern suggested one main pulse of annual recruitment. The exploitation rate was estimated to be between 27% and 47% and the length at first capture was estimated to be approximately 19-54% of L∝. The exploitation rate obtained for five fish species are relatively lower compared to other available studies in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. The growth and exploitation rates obtained were compared with available estimates to evaluate the consistency of the results with current knowledge about the species in the region. Conclusion: The study indicated that the length-at-first-capture/L∝ seem to be a simple parameter, which could be used to make a rapid assessment of the status of the stocks. All together, the present study reveals that the population of these five studied species attains acceptable sustainability levels in the Sundarbans ecosystem and scope for a slight increase in catch efforts.

Life history traits of the exploited limpet Patella candei (Mollusca: Patellogastropoda) of the north-eastern Atlantic

2011 ◽  
Vol 92 (6) ◽  
pp. 1379-1387 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Henriques ◽  
R. Sousa ◽  
A.R. Pinto ◽  
J. Delgado ◽  
G. Faria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Recruitment Pattern ◽  
Length Relationship ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Exploitation Rate

Life history traits of Patella candei were studied for the first time, including weight versus length relationship, growth, age structure, sexual maturity, recruitment pattern, mortality rates and yield and biomass-per-recruit of an exploited population in Madeira Island, north-eastern Atlantic using monthly length–frequency data from January to December 1999. The growth pattern of P. candei showed positive allometric nature of growth (b > 3, P < 0.05). The estimated growth parameters showed an asymptotic length (L∞) and growth coefficient (K) estimated at 80.81 mm and K at 0.32 year−1 with a growth performance index (φ′) calculated as 3.32 based on the collected data. This species is moderately long-lived reaching up to 9.36 years and achieving sexual maturity at 36.7 mm of shell length. The recruitment pattern was continuous, displaying a major peak event per year, occurring in January (25.12%). The estimated total mortality rate (Z) was 1.79 year−1 while natural mortality rate (M) was 0.55 year−1 and fishing mortality rate (F) was 1.24 year−1. The probability of capture shows that the length at first capture (Lc) was 42.7 mm, the exploitation rate (E) 0.693 and the maximum allowable limit of exploitation (Emax) was 0.779 for the highest yield. The exploitation rate was less than the predicted Emax values, showing that the stock of P. candei was found to be under-exploited in the investigated area; however, its slow growth and long life make it extremely vulnerable to over-exploitation.

scholarly journals PENDEKATAN POLA PEREMAJAAN DAN LAJU EKSPLOITASI IKAN LOUHAN UNTUK PENGENDALIAN IKAN ASING INVASIF DI DANAU MATANO, SULAWESI SELATAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 227
Author(s):  
Dimas Angga Hedianto ◽  
Hendra Satria
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Alien Species ◽  
Invasive Alien Species ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Growth Equation ◽  
Recruitment Pattern ◽  
Lake Matano ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
Annual Total

Ikan louhan tergolong jenis ikan hibrid (sehingga tidak dapat ditentukan nama ilmiahnya) dari famili Cichlidae yang terindikasi sebagai ikan asing invasif di Danau Matano. Keberadaan ikan tersebut di Danau Matano perlu dikaji dan dikendalikan untuk menjaga kelestarian keanekaragaman hayati jenis ikan endemik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola peremajaan dan laju eksploitasi ikan louhan sebagai pendekatan dalam pengendalian ikan asing invasif di Danau Matano, Sulawesi Selatan. Analisis data dilakukan terhadap 2.931 ekor ikan louhan yang ditangkap menggunakan jaring insang percobaan berbagai ukuran mata jaring dilengkapi data enumerator secara bulanan pada bulan Februari hingga November 2016 dengan bantuan perangkat lunak FiSAT II. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa pola pertumbuhan ikan louhan di Danau Matano bersifat alometrik positif. Pertumbuhan mengikuti persamaan Lt=23,67[1-e0,41(t+0,4281)]. Umur maksimum (tmax) mencapai 7,32 tahun dengan performa pertumbuhan (Ø’) sebesar 2,36. Laju mortalitas total (Z) tahunan didapatkan sebesar 1,46 tahun-1. Laju mortalitas penangkapan tahunan (F = 0,38 tahun-1) lebih rendah daripada laju mortalitas alami tahunan (M = 1,08 tahun-1). Laju eksploitasi (E) ikan louhan di Danau Matano hanya sebesar 0,26 tahun-1 dimana menunjukkan bahwa upaya pemanfaatannya masih sangat rendah. Pola peremajaan terjadi dua kali dalam setahun, yaitu pada Mei (16,19%) dan Oktober (6,05%). Upaya pengendalian ikan louhan sebagai ikan invasif di Danau Matano perlu dilakukan pada saat puncak peremajaan tertinggi secara berkesinambungan disertai peningkatan laju eksploitasi e” 48% dari upaya yang ada, terutama pada April-Mei dan September-Oktober di daerah litoral perairan danau.Flowerhorn cichlid is classified as hybrid species (so that the scientific name can’t be determined) from Cichlidae which indicated as invasive alien fish in Lake Matano. The existence of flowerhorn in Lake Matano need to be assessed and controlled to preserve the biodiversity of endemic fish species. This research aims to assess recruitment pattern and utlization status of flowerhorn cichlid for controlling of invasive alien species at Lake Matano, South Sulawesi. Data analysis was carried out on 2,931 flowerhorn Cichlid caught using experimental gillnets of various mesh sizes included enumerators data which recorded monthly from February to November 2016 using FiSAT II software. The analysis resulted the growth pattern of flowerhorn cichlid in Matano louhan Lake was positive allometric. The growth equation of flowerhorn cichlid was Lt=23.67[1-e0,4(t+0.4281)]. Longevity (tmax) attained 7.32 years with growth performance (Ø’) was 2.36. The annual total mortality rate (Z) obtained 1.46 years-1. The annual fishing mortality rate (F = 0.38 years-1) is lower than the annual natural mortality rate (M = 1.08 years-1). Exploitation rate (E) of flowerhorn cichlid in Lake Matano only 0.26 years-1, which was indicated under exploitation. Recruitment pattern occurs twice a year, in May (16.19%) and October (6.05%). The eradication efforts to control population of flowerhorn cichlid as invasive alien species in Lake Matano needs to be done at the peak of recruitment and also increased exploitation rate about e” 48% of existing efforts, especially on April-May and September-October in the littoral area of Lake Matano.

scholarly journals Biological Parameters of False Scad (Decapterus Rhonchus) Encountered in the Coastal Waters of Elmina, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 507-515
Author(s):  
Stella Forson ◽  
Samuel KK Amponsah
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
R Package ◽  
Natural Mortality ◽  
Fishing Mortality ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
Fish Samples ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
Landing Beach

The study evaluated some population parameters of Decapterus rhonchus in coastal waters of Elmina, Ghana. A total of 210 samples were collected from Elmina landing beach in the Central region of Ghana from July 2019 to December 2019. The total length of individual fish samples was measured and analyzed using TropFish R package. Von Bertalanffy parameters were estimated as asymptotic length (L∞) = 40.6 cm, growth rate (K) = 0.14 per year, and growth performance index (Φ′) =2.367 per year. The length at first capture and maturity were 28.2 cm and 23.2 cm, respectively. Mortality parameters were calculated as total mortality rate (Z) = 1.09 per year, natural mortality rate (M) = 0.29 per year and fishing mortality rate (F) = 0.80 per year. The exploitation rate (E) was 0.73 which suggests that Decapterus rhonchus fishery in coast of Elmina, Ghana is highly overexploited. Reduction of fishing efforts through the removal of subsidies and the introduction of closed fishing season are some of the recommended management measures to sustain the Decapterus rhonchus fishery in Ghana. Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.7(3): 507-515,  December 2020

scholarly journals PARAMETER POPULASI DAN POLA REKRUITMEN IKAN TONGKOL LISONG (Auxis rochei Risso, 1810) DI PERAIRAN BARAT SUMATERA

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Tegoeh Noegroho ◽  
Umi Chodrijah
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Frequency Analysis ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Fork Length ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Population Parameters ◽  
Length Frequency ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
Length Frequency Analysis

Perikanan neritik tuna di perairan Barat Sumatera berkembang pesat beberapa dekade terakhir ini. Sementara belum banyak diperoleh hasil penelitian tentang populasi ikan tongkol lisong (Auxis rochei). Penelitian tentang parameter populasi dan pola rekruitmen ikan tongkol lisong dilakukan pada bulan Februari-Desember 2013 di beberapa lokasi pendaratan ikan di Barat Sumatera. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh laju pertumbuhan, panjang asimptotik, laju kematian, laju eksploitasi, dan pola rekruitmen ikan tongkol lisong (Auxis rochei). Estimasi parameter populasi menggunakan model analitik berdasarkan program “Electronic Length Frequency Analysis (ELEFAN 1)”. Data frekuensi panjang dikumpulkan berkesinambungan di beberapa tempat pendaratan utama. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan panjang cagak ikan tongkol lisong yang tertangkap berada pada kisaran 11-42 cmFL. Parameter pertumbuhan Von Bertalanffy diperoleh nilai laju pertumbuhan (K) sebesar 0,54/tahun, panjang asimptotik (L ) sebesar 43,5 cm FL, dan umur ikan pada saat panjang ke-0 (-t0) sebesar -0,076/tahun. Laju mortalitas total (Z) sebesar 1,96/tahun. Laju kematian karena penangkapan (F) sebesar ,07/tahun, dan laju kematian alami (M) 0,89/tahun. Laju eksploitasi (E) tongkol lisong di Barat Sumatera adalah 0,49/tahun atau berada pada tingkat eksploitasi moderat. Pola rekrutmen tongkol lisong terjadi dua kali dalam setahunnya, yaitu mencapai puncak pada bulan Maret dan Juni.Neritic tuna fishery in theWest Sumatra waters was developed very intensively in the captured.Meanwhile, study population of bullet tuna (Auxis rochei) in those are still limited. Research in population parameters and recruitmen pattern of bullet tuna has been conducted in February-December 2013 based on several landing place inWest Sumatra. The aim of this study is to obtain asymptotic length, mortality rate, exploitation rate, and recruitment pattern of bullet tuna (Auxis rochei). Estimation of population parameters using an analytical model based on the program “Electronic Length Frequency Analysis (ELEFAN 1)”. Length frequency data collected continuously in themain landing places The results showed the fork length of bullet tuna was caught in the range 11-42 cm FL. Von Bertalanffy growth parameters obtained the growth rate value (K) of 0,54/year, asymptotic length (L ) of 43,5 cm FL, and fish age when the length to the-0 (-t0) of -0,076/year. Total mortality was 1,96/year. Fishing mortality rate (F) was 1,07/year and natural mortality rate (M) 0,89/year. The exploitation rate (E) of bullet tiuna in West Sumatra was 0,49 / year or are at a moderate level of exploitation. Recruitment patterns of bullet tuna happen twice in a year, which reached a peak in March and June.

scholarly journals Growth Pattern, Mortality and Exploitation Rate of the Giant African Threadfin, Polydactylus quadrifilis (Cuvier, 1829) from Ebrié Lagoon (Potou Sector, Côte d’Ivoire)

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Théophile Aké Bédia ◽  
Bakari Coulibaly ◽  
Yao Aristide Konan ◽  
Essetchi Paul Kouamelan ◽  
Valentin N’douba
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Fishing Effort ◽  
Natural Mortality ◽  
Fishing Mortality ◽  
Population Parameters ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
First Maturity

The study evaluated some population parameters of Polydactylus quadrifilis within Ebrié lagoon (Potou sector). Samples were obtained using artisanal gillnet fishery from April 2004 to March 2006. A total of 741 individuals of P. quadrifilis ranged from 11 to 70 cm were examined. Population parameters were estimated where asymptotic length (L∞) was found 60 cm, growth rate (K) 0.33 per year, the longevity (T max) 9.09 years, and growth performance index (Φ′) 3.06. The length at first capture (Lc50 = 10.60 cm) was lower than the length at first maturity (Lm50 = 40 cm). Total mortality rate (Z) was calculated as 1.10 per year including natural mortality and fishing mortality. The exploitation rate (E=0.36) was found to be less than the maximum exploitation rate (E max = 0.44) and indicated that P. quadrifilis is not overexploited. The current exploitation rate should be maintained by sustainable fisheries measures including monitoring of fishing effort.

scholarly journals Some Aspect on the Biology of Pen Shell Atrina Pectinata (Linneaus, 1767) In Coastal Waters of Maqueda Bay, Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Condition Index ◽  
Recruitment Pattern ◽  
Spawning Period ◽  
Growth Coefficient ◽  
Measurement And Analysis ◽  
Pen Shell ◽  
Atrina Pectinata

A Total of 379 pen shells Atrinapectinata were collected from February 2017 to January 2018 in the coastal waters of Maqueda Bay. Measurement and analysis of length and weight were done using FiSAT software. Population parameters were assessed to evaluate the stock status which includes the asymptotic length (L∞) and growth coefficient (K) to be 34.65 cm, 0.77 year−1 respectively. Specimens of A. pectinata reached a mean length of 20.98 cm. Length-weight relationship resulted to “negative allometric” 0.0462L2.6533 R2 = 0.7823; signifying pen shells growth was faster in length than on weight. The recruitment pattern was continuous over the year with one major peak during rainy season (July). In addition, the highest catch based on collected sampling date catch was during summer, which suggest as the peak season of the species in the area. Furthermore, the average catch annually of hookah diver was 17.69208. Higher condition index was recorded from April to May, September and January, indicating the high quality of pen shell meat and is recommended as the best period to harvest pen shell whereas June to August and October to December can be concluded as the spawning period of the pen shell and the ideal period to institute close season. Further analysis revealed that the pen shell was nearly facing overexploitation with the exploitation rate (E = 0.46) mainly due to lack of a minimum limit size and also due to an increase in the harvesting effort. The estimated total mortality (Z), natural mortality (M) and fishing mortality (F); 1.36 year−1, 1.01year−1 and 0.62 year−1, respectively. Using the mentioned (Z), (M), (F) and (E), the total population resulted to 84725.7 suggesting that half of the population has been exploited due to overfishing

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