Fishery and biology of Paphia malabarica from Dharmadom estuary, north Kerala


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Authors

  • Sujitha Thomas Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
  • P Laxmilatha Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
  • M Nasser Department of Zoology, University of Calicut
  • V G Surendranath Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
  • N P Ramachandran Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
  • M P Sivadasan Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India

Abstract

The short neck clam, Paphia malabarica forms a part of the bivalve fishery of
Dharmadom estuary. Average annual catch during the period 2000-2002 was
estimated to be 2.49 t. Peak fishing during the period was in October. P.
malabarica of length range 18-50 mm contributed to the catch. Male dominated
the catch except in January, August and November. Percentage of mature clam
was found to be high during November to February indicating spawning period
in these months with peak spawning activity in November - December.

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Author Biographies

  • Sujitha Thomas, Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
    Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode -
    673 005, India
  • P Laxmilatha, Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
    Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode -
    673 005, India
  • M Nasser, Department of Zoology, University of Calicut
    Department of Zoology, University of Calicut
  • V G Surendranath, Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
    Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode -
    673 005, India
  • N P Ramachandran, Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
    Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode -
    673 005, India
  • M P Sivadasan, Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode - 673 005, India
    Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kozhikode -
    673 005, India

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Vol. 50 No. 4 (2003)

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How to Cite

Thomas, S., Laxmilatha, P., Nasser, M., Surendranath, V. G., Ramachandran, N. P., & Sivadasan, M. P. (2011). Fishery and biology of Paphia malabarica from Dharmadom estuary, north Kerala. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 50(4), 519-523. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/7669