STUDIES ON THE FISHERY AND BIOLOGY OF HIPPOLYSMATA ENSIROSTRIS KEMP IN BOMBAY COAST


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  • K K Sukumaran Central Marine Fisheries Researcfi Institute Centre, Mangalore

Abstract

The results of investigations on the fishery and biology of Hippolysmata
ensirostris during 1970-75 at Bombay are presented. The average growth rats
recorded of this species is 5.3 mm per month. The life span of the prawn is estimated
as 16-20 months. The bulk of the catch was contributed by the 0-year class,
particularly above 7 months, It is a perennial spawner. Femrle matures when 7-8
months old. Maximum number of eggs produced by a female is 6000.

Author Biography

  • K K Sukumaran, Central Marine Fisheries Researcfi Institute Centre, Mangalore
    Central Marine Fisheries Researcfi Institute Centre, Mangalore

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Vol. 26 No. 1 & 2 (1979)

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Sukumaran, K. K. (2011). STUDIES ON THE FISHERY AND BIOLOGY OF HIPPOLYSMATA ENSIROSTRIS KEMP IN BOMBAY COAST. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 26(1 & 2), 140-149. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12042