REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF PARAPENAEOPSIS STYLIFERA


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Authors

  • S. GEETHA Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 007.
  • N. BALAKRISHNAN NAIR Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 007.

Abstract

Controversy exists regarding the incidence and reproductive habits of Parapenaeopsis
stylifera along the coast of Kerala. Results are repOiied of a detailed study on the different
aspects of the reproductive biology based on the trawl catches landed at Neendalmra coast
for a pedod of one year. This species breeds throughout the year with peak breeding activity
in May and November. The monsoon catches consist of juveniles. Life span of the species
is 2.5 years and total length at first maturity is 75mm. Measures for the effective management
of the species in the area arc discussed.

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Submitted

11-04-2016

Published

01-12-2015

Issue

Vol. 22 (1995)

Section

Articles

License

Copyright with Indian Fisheries Association.

How to Cite

GEETHA, S., & NAIR, N. B. (2015). REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF PARAPENAEOPSIS STYLIFERA. Journal of Indian Fisheries Association, 22. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JIFA/article/view/57520