OBSERVATIONS ON THE MATURATION, FECUNDITY AND BREEDING OF THE COMMON CARP, CYPRINUS CARPIO LINNAEUS


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Authors

  • S Parameswaran Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa
  • K H Alikunhi Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa
  • K K Sukumaran Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa

Abstract

Observations made on the maturation, fecundity and breeding of the
Chinese stock of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio var. communis in ponds at
Cuttack are reported.
The fish was found to attain maturity when six to eight months old, the
males about two months earlier than the females and at a smaller size. Mature
specimens of both sexes occur throughout the year, being maximum during late
January to March and July to August.

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Author Biographies

  • S Parameswaran, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa
    Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa
  • K H Alikunhi, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa
    Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa
  • K K Sukumaran, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa
    Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Cuttack-1, Orissa

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Vol. 19 No. 1 & 2 (1972)

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Parameswaran, S., Alikunhi, K. H., & Sukumaran, K. K. (2011). OBSERVATIONS ON THE MATURATION, FECUNDITY AND BREEDING OF THE COMMON CARP, CYPRINUS CARPIO LINNAEUS. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 19(1 & 2), 110-124. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12482