BREEDING OF AMBLYPHARYNGODON MOLA (HAM.) IN SMALL HOMESTEAD PONDS
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BIBHA CHETIA BORAH
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RIMZHIM GOGOI
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BIPUL KR. KAKATI
Abstract
The breeding period of the fish Amblypharyngodon mola was found to extend from March to October with three peaks, during March- April, June- July, and September-October. The age at first maturity was found to be at average length of 6.5 cm. The ova diameter ranged from 0.15- 0.62 mm during the developmental period. The fecundity ranged from 1562-2362. In female A. mola, mean Gonado Somatic Ratio varied from 3.2 to 15.12 in different months with peaks in March (13.41), June (15.12), and September (14.0). A. mola is a prolific breeder, breeding thrice in a year. Proper gonadal development and successful breeding in the experimental environment also indicated that the prevailing environment of the small pond is congenial for culture of the species.
Keywords : Amblypharyngodon mola, ova diameter, fecundity, Gonado Somatic Ratio
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