Some observations on the biology of Nemipterus mesoprion (Bleeker) from Veraval (Gujarat)


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  • Sadashiv Gopal Raje Bombay Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mumbai - 400 001, India

Abstract

The length-weight relationship in Nemipterus mesoprion is calculated to be log W= -10.7134 + 2.9124 log L. The Kn values were calculated separately for males and females in relation to months and size groups. Females attain 50% maturitj' at 134 mm. This species appears to spawn from September to March. The fecundity estimates range from 5,344 to 64,369 ova in the size range 104-198 mm. The males dominated the commercial catch and the male to female ratio was 2.57:1. Empty stomachs occurred in high percentage in both males and females. This species is a demersal carnivore feeding on crustaceans, fishes, molluscs and annelids in the order of preference.

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Author Biography

  • Sadashiv Gopal Raje, Bombay Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mumbai - 400 001, India
    Bombay Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute,
    Mumbai - 400 001, India

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Vol. 43 No. 2 (1996)

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Raje, S. G. (2011). Some observations on the biology of Nemipterus mesoprion (Bleeker) from Veraval (Gujarat). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 43(2), 163-170. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/8933