Growth, mortality and reproduction of the blue tilapia Oreochromis aureus (Perciformes: Cichlidae) in the Aguamilpa Reservoir, Mexico

Tilapia production has increased in Aguamilpa Reservoir, in Nayarit, Mexico, in the last few years and represents a good economic activity for rural communities and the country. We determined growth parameters, mortality and reproductive aspects for 2413 specimens of blue tilapia Oreochromis aureus in this reservoir. Samples were taken monthly from July 2000 through June 2001, of which 1 371 were males and 1 042 were females. Standard length (SL) and total weight (TW) were measured in each organism. The SL/TW relationships through power models for sexes were determined. The growth parameters L infinity k, and t0 of the von Bertalanffy equation were estimated using frequency distribution of length through ELEFAN-I computer program. Finally the reproductive cycle and size of first maturity were established using morph chromatic maturity scale. The results suggested that the males and females had negative allometric growth (b < 3). Significant differences were found between SL/TW model for the sexes, suggesting separate models for males and females. Results indicate that there are no differences in growth rates between sexes; the proposed parameters were L infinity = 43.33 cm standard length, k = 0.36/year and t0 = -0.43 years. Natural and fishing mortality coefficients were 0.83/year and 1.10/year, respectively. The estimated exploitation rate (0.57/year) suggested that during the study period the fishery showed signs of overfishing. Blue tilapia reproduces year-round; the highest activity occurs from January through May and size of first maturity was 23 cm SL. We conclude that it is necessary to establish a minimum catch size in this reservoir based on the reproductive behavior of this species.     

乌苏里江哲罗鲑的年龄结构、性比和生长

We report the current status of Taimen (Hucho taimen ) population in Wusuli River of China. The amount of catch per year was only 1 800 - 5 400 individuals ranging from 2 - 15 years old during 1998 - 2002. Of all the captured, individuals with sexual maturity were up to 30% - 70% (female maturity at 5 years old and male 6 years old). Sex ratio varied greatly among different localities. Its breeding population mainly consisted of males aged 5 - 10 years and females aged 8 - 13 years‘‘old, which spawned in May each year. Females breed once with about 4 000 - 23 000 eggs produced every 2 - 3 years, Taimen grows fast and average growth rate is about 10 cm per year prior to 10 years‘‘s old, which corresponded with von Bertelanffy‘‘s equation calculated as Lt = 246.41 [ 1 -e 0.0407(t 0.4625)] and Wt = 174 075.72 [ 1 -e ^0.0407(t-0.4622)12.9537, and the relationship between body length and weight was W 0.015018L^u2020.     

Age and growth of the porthole shovelnose catfish (Hemisorubim platyrhynchos) in the Pantanal.

The porthole shovelnose catfish, Hemisorubim platyrhynchos, is the sixth largest pimelodidae of the Pantanal. Its age and growth were studied using pectoral fin-spines from fish collected in the Cuiabá river basin, Pantanal. The fish, which came from commercial and experimental fisheries, were all caught with hook and line. Growth-ring formation time could not be defined through the Kruskal-Wallis test on marginal increment (H = 4.142; p = 0.247). Nevertheless, decrease in the marginal increment index occurring as waters recede suggests this as the probable time when growth rings form. Estimation of the parameters of von Bertalanffy growth curve, adjusted through nonlinear regression to observed fork lengths, with L(infinity) fixed at 64 cm, were: k = 0.222 year(-1); t(o) = -2.149 years. Individual life span was estimated at 11.4 years. The results suggest that fork length is a good predictor of age for individuals of this species.     

Age and growth of the duckbill catfish (Sorubim cf. lima) in the Pantanal.

The Duckbill Catfish, Sorubim lima, is a predator of large South American rivers. The age and growth of S. lima were studied based on the pectoral fin-spines of samples collected from the Cuiabá River, Pantanal. The samples were taken from commercial and experimental hook-and-line fishing. An analysis of the marginal increment suggests that the growth rings are formed once a year during the dry season, from July to September (ANOVA type I: F = 4.183; g.l. = 3 and 104; p = 0.008). The estimate of the parameters that describe von Bertalanffy's growth curve by nonlinear regression of the observed lengths in the age were: L infinity = 56.0 cm (fork length); k = 0.245 year-1; to = -2.605 years. The animals were estimated to have a life span of 9.6 years. The findings indicate that the fork length is a good predictor of the age of individuals of this fish species.     

光倒刺鲃的年龄与生长的初步研究

研究了光倒刺鲃(Spinibarbus hollandi)的年龄与生长规律,结果表明:光倒刺鲃鳞片年轮特征主要为疏密切割型。体长与鳞长呈直线相关L=44.44R-11.69,体重与体长呈指数函数相关W=0.0258L2.9125,4龄以前生长较快,生长指标高,体长指标高,体长和体重的相对增长率大,其生长规律可用Von Bertalanffy方程表达:Lt=67.3[1-e-0.2018(t-0.1338)],Wt=5441.44[1-e-0.2018(t-0.1338)]3。体重生长曲线的拐点位于t=5.678,拐点体长Lr=45.313cm,拐点体重Wr=1660.885g。光倒刺鲃雌性一般在3~4龄性成熟,雄鱼3龄时性成熟。     

Composition by size, age and growth of Litopenaeus vannamei (Natantia: Penaeidae), in Mar Neutro lagoon, Oaxaca-Chiapas, Mexico

The commercial catches of white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei were sampled (May through November 1996) in the Mar Muerto lagoon located between Oaxaca and Chiapas states, Mexico. To measure it's growth rate at the innermost portions of this system, 16,378 length and weight records were obtained. Length fluctuated between 11 and 145 mm, and weights between 0.1 and 26.3 g. The minimum mean size for recruitment to the exploited phase is 45 mm. Organisms leave the lagunar system for recruitment to the marine zone 83-120 mm/length, at an age of 1.5-4.5 months. Analysis of modal progression detected 13 generations inside the lagoon. The growth rates ranged between 0.13 and 1.27 mm/day, with a mean of 0.64 mm/day. The asintotic lengths fluctuated between 105 and 159 mm with a mean of 136 mm, while the asintotic weight fluctuated between 8 and 23 gr with a mean of 15 gr. The parameters of the von Bertalanfy growth model are: L infinity = 136 mm, P infinity = 15 gr, k = 0.0161 mm and to = 5 mm. Both, L infinity and P infinity doesn't represent, at least in this case, the asintótics sizes and weights that the species reach inside the system, but should be interpret like the means sizes and weight that should have the organisms at the time to leave it.     

瓣结鱼的年龄和生长的研究

瓣结鱼全年均可形成新轮,新轮出现高峰期为４月。其生长特点是属于均匀生长类型,体长与鳞长呈直线关系,体长和体重指数关系,回归求得Ｂｅｒｔａｌａｎｆｆ个体生长方程参数Ｌ∞,Ｗ∞,Ｋ,Ｔ０分别为７０,４３,５９６１．５０,０．２２３１,０．０２２４,体重生长拐点年龄为４．９５龄,该拐点体重为１７６８．２３ｇ,瓣结鱼第１,２龄生长较为迅速。     

Yield per recruit of the pacu Piaractus mesopotamicus (Holmberg, 1887) in the pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Among the several fish species comercially exploited at the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul, the "pacu" (Piaractus mesopotamicus) stands as one of the most important. Information regarding its exploitation level is necessary for the proper management of its stocks. Between 1996 and 1997 data on total length of the pacu were collected on a monthly basis from specimens caught by professional and sport fishers in the municipality of Corumbá. These data were used to estimate growth parameters and to assess the exploitation level for this species, applying the Beverton and Holt yield per recruit model. Length frequency analysis, carried out with the software FISAT (ELEFAN), was used to estimate growth parameters: 1996: L(infinity) = 87.20 cm; K = 0.34 year(-1); phi(')=3.41; C = 0.74; WP = 0.81; Longevity = 8.40 years; and 1997: L(infinity) = 86.50 cm; K = 0.34 year(-1); phi(')=3.40; C = 0.60; WP = 0.80; Longevity = 8.40 years. The value for t(0) is -0.363 years for mean values of L(infinity) and k. The weight-length relationship, calculated from data derived from experimental fisheries carried out in 1999 and 2000, is described by the equation: W = 0.048LF(2.835). Estimated mortalities and survival rates were: 1996: Z = 1.51 year(-1); M = 0.62 year(-1); F = 0.89 year(-1); S = 21.9%; and 1997: Z = 1.65 year(-1); M = 0.63 year(-1); F = 1.02 year(-1); S = 19.1%. The yield per recruit analysis showed the following values: F(Present) = 0.96 year(-1); F(max) = 0.67 year(-1) ; F(0.1) = 0.51 year(-1) (for L(c) = 26.7 cm). These results suggest that the pacu is overexploited in the area, so that restrictive measures are in need to manage the pacu fisheries.     

骨龄学方法测定中国水蛇的年龄

取不同体长的中国水蛇（Ｅｎｈｙｄｒｉｓ ｃｈｉｎｅｎｓｉｓ）标本４４条（２９♀♀,１４♂♂,１胎蛇）,剥取心脏附近的椎骨５枚,按常规骨骼磨片方法磨制椎骨中部的横切片,于低倍光学显微镜下观察。可以看到,磨片上有清晰的生长层,年老的个体更典型。用椎骨半径对生长层厚度的回归方程和ｖｏｎ Ｂｅｒｔａｌａｎｆｆｙ的生长方程式估算在骨骼生长过程中被再吸收而消失了的生长层。结果,４４条标本的年龄范围是０～１１．     

Age, growth and yield per recruit analysis of the pintado Pseudoplatystoma corruscans (Agassiz, 1829) in the Cuiabá River basin, Pantanal Matogrossense, Brazil.

The age and growth of the pintado Pseudoplatystoma corruscans were studied during the period from May 1994 to May 1995. The standard length ranged from 52 to 145 cm and the weight from 1.3 to 41 kg. The biometric relationship between the standard length (Ls) and total length (Ltotal) and between the total weight (Wt) and the standard length (Ls) were obtained for the species, being respectively: Ltotal = 3.296 + 1.069 * Ls and Wt = 0.00624 * Ls(3.134). The condition factor calculated monthly suggests the spawning season to be between the months of February and March. The age was estimated by counting growth rings present in the spines of the pectoral fins, and 10 age classes were detected. The mean distance of the last ring until the border of the spine suggests that the period of least growth is between July and September (dry period). Von Bertalaffy's equation describing the growth of the pintado is: Lt= 183 * [1 - exp - 0.085 * (t + 3.274)]. Total mortality was Z = 0.24 year(-1) and natural mortality M = 0.20 year(-1). As the present level of exploitation, F = Z - M = 0.04 year(-1), we conclude that the pintado stock was still underexploited in the Pantanal in the sampled period.     

怒江东方墨头鱼的年龄结构与生长特性

2006年10月至2008年10月于怒江采集东方墨头鱼(Garra orientalis)136尾,体长54～167mm,体重3.0～114.6g。研究了其年龄、生长等生物学特性,通过耳石轮纹估算东方墨头鱼的年龄,显示怒江东方墨头鱼由10个年龄组组成。耳石半径与体长关系为:L=0.061R1.131(n=125,R2=0.907),体长与体重关系为:W=0.1×10-4L3.160。von Bertalanffy生长参数由退算体长估算:雄性L∞=224.79mm,k=0.094/年,t0=0.51年;雌性L∞=228.91mm,k=0.091/年,t0=0.639年;总体L∞=227.78mm,k=0.091/年,t0=0.588年。体重生长拐点雄性12.15龄、雌性13.75龄。     

Dana swimming crab growth Callinectes danae (Decapoda: Portunidae) from Margarita Island, Venezuela

Callinectes danae is a common species captured with crab traps in nearby areas of coastal lagoons in Margarita Island. Although its considerable economic importance as a fishery resource, few studies have been done on population dynamics and its fishery potential in local coastal environments to support decision making in fishery administration. We present growth pattern details of Callinectes danae to better estimate its population size and exploitation feasibility. For this, we analyzed a total of 3 623 specimens that were monthly captured in crab pots by artisanal fishermen in Las Marites lagoon, from October 2007 to September 2008. The length-weight ratio was determined, and growth parameters estimated from both length and weight curves of the von Bertalanffy model. The general sex ratio showed no significant difference between males and females (chi2 = 0.04, p > 0.05). However, values of slopes b between males and females were significantly different (t(s) = 2.75, p < 0.05), as well as intercepts a (t(s) = 2.44, p < 0.05). Thus, the length-weight ratio was determined separately: W = 7.48e(-5)*L(2.98) for males and W = 1.21e(-4)*L(2.87) for females, indicating a negative allometric growth in both sexes. Growth parameters were established as: L(infinity) =134.80mm, W(infinity) = 166.04g and k = 0.86/yr for males; L(infinity) = 122.35mm, W(infinity) = 118.45g and k = 0.63/yr for females. Lifespan was estimated at 3.05 years for males and 4.24 years for females. We concluded that Callinectes danae is a species with short lifespan and moderately rapid growth. The coefficient of variation values (CV), of the phi-prime growth performance index (?'), showed a different growth pattern compared to those obtained in other regions. We propose that a management strategy will be the periodical review of the minimum capture size for fishing area, after the great variability found in growth parameters.     

太湖似刺鳊(鱼句)年龄和生长的研究

本文较为详细地研究了太湖似刺鳊(鱼句)(Paracanthobrama guichenoti Bleeker)的年龄和生长,并对种的繁殖保护措施作了探讨。共积累756尾标本的生物学资料。     

长江上游圆筒吻(鱼句)年龄与生长的研究

于2008—2010年在长江上游四川合江和重庆木洞江段共采集圆筒吻鮈样本511尾,研究了其年龄与生长特征,并提出了合理的鱼类资源保护对策。结果表明,所采集的圆筒吻鮈分6个年龄组,2—4龄居多,占95.7%;体长与鳞径为直线正相关,雌雄群体间无显著差异,表达式为L=51.28 R+37.45(r=0.85,n=397);各龄组、雌雄群体的实测体长均值和退算体长均值无明显差异(t=0.751,P>0.05);体长与体重呈幂函数关系,雌雄群体间无显著差异,表达式为W=8×10 6L3.099(r=0.97,n=397),其生长属等速增长类型;生长规律可以用von Bertalanffy方程表示,分别为:Lt=348.78[1 e 0.18(t+1.15)],Wt=603.17[1 e 0.18(t+1.15)]3.099;生长拐点处的年龄为5.12,此时的体长和体重分别为236.23 mm和180.33 g;圆筒吻鮈个体出现小型化现象;根据研究,长江上游圆筒吻鮈处于不合理的开发状态,应限制捕捞、加强保护。     

江苏南部溪流司氏?生长特性的初步研究

2017年1月至2019年4月于江苏南部溪流水域采集司氏?(Liobagrus styani)样本221尾, 利用脊椎骨分析法对司氏?的年龄与生长进行了初步研究。结果表明, 司氏?渔获物年龄组成为1—5龄, 以2—3龄个体为主, 占总样本量的71.85%。体长分布范围为32.09—104.02 mm, 优势组60—90 mm。体长与脊椎骨外径关系为L = 22.134R+34.551, 体长与体重关系为W = 3×10–5L2.836, von Bertalanffy生长方程为: L_t=108.45[1–e–0.1330(t+3.8058)], W_t=17.74[1–e–0.1330(t+3.8058)]2.836。生长拐点年龄为4.04龄, 拐点年龄时对应体长、体重分别为L_i=70.22 mm和W_i=5.17 g。研究首次在江苏南部水域采集到司氏?, 并首次报道了年龄结构和生长特征, 为其资源保护提供了基础资料。     

Determination of age, growth and sexual maturity of Barbus grypus in the Dukan reservoir of Iraq

A total of 317 carp Barbus grypus were collected during one year (1977–1978) from the Dukan reservoir of Iraq to study age, grwoth and sexual maturity. The length-weight relationship was found be: log: W =–4.2298 + 2.6832 log L. and the condition ( K ) was 0.88. Back calculation was determined by using a correction factor (45.727) in Lee's equation. Predicted standard length and weight were found to be less than the actual values. The maximum increase in length was noted in the first year group, while the maximum increase in weight occurred at the time of sexual maturity. Males were found to attain maturity earlier than the females. Spawning took place during May and June.     

Growth of the Pacific jack Caranx caninus (Pisces: Carangidae) from the coast of Colima, México

The Pacific jack Caranx caninus is a common species fished by artisanal fishermen off the coast of Colima, México. During 2002, monthly samples of morphometric data and otoliths were taken to determine age and growth. Seven age groups were identified. The highest growth, 14.4 cm, takes place during the first year of life. During the second year, C caninus grows 11.76 cm; the third year 9.61 cm; the fourth 7.85 cm; the fifth 6.41 cm and sixth year 5.24 cm. The constants of von Bertalanffy's growth equation were: L(infinity) = 83.26 cm, W(infinity) = 18.138 g, K = 0.202, t(0) = -0.283 and A(0.95) = 15 years. Growth curves of other species of the same genus were calculated in order to compare them with the one obtained in the present work. The gonadosomatic index presented higher values during November and May. The periods of more intensive feeding are from August to February.     

Age and growth of longnose trevally (Carangoides chrysophrys) in the Arabian Sea

The ages and growth of longnose trevally (Carangoides chrysophrys), caught in the northwest Arabian Sea between April 2005 and September 2006, were investigated. Age and growth of 336 fish specimens were determined using sectioned sagittae otoliths. Annual opaque growth rings were formed between December and March, with the majority being laid down in February and March, coinciding with the spawning period and high water temperatures. Marginal zone or edge analysis was used to validate the annual deposition of the opaque zone in the otoliths. This species showed large variations in length‐at‐age, suggesting large growth variations among individuals of the same cohort. The estimated von Bertalanffy growth model differed significantly between the sexes, with males having larger mean lengths at age and reaching a larger asymptotic size. The von Bertalanffy growth models were TL (cm) = 73.34[1‐exp (?0.25 (t + 1.21))] and TL(cm) = 73.26[1‐exp (?0.24 (t + 1.20))] for males and females, respectively.     

淀山湖翘嘴鲌的年龄结构与生长特性

研究翘嘴鲌的年龄结构与生长特征可为探其繁殖、性成熟年龄、存活率等习性积累有效数据, 并可为优化鱼类种群结构、科学利用其种质资源提供参考依据。以2016年5月至2017年4月逐月于淀山湖采集到的452尾翘嘴鲌(Culter alburnus)为研究材料, 研究其年龄结构与生长特征间的紧密联系。结果表明: 翘嘴鲌体长15.32—77.91 cm; 体重范围43—5567 g。雌雄群体间的体长和体重的差异不显著(P>0.05), 体长和体重拟合关系式为W=0.00002L2.9211 (R2=0.9143, n=452), 符合匀速生长特性; 选用鳞片鉴定年龄、测量鳞径, 并建立von Berta-lanffy生长方程, L_t=99.65[1–e–0.1357(t+0.6287)]; W_t=11874.27[1–e–0.1357(t+0.6287)]2.9211。采集的翘嘴鲌样本由1—6龄组成, 优势年龄组3龄, 占样本总数的55.71%, 表明生长趋于低龄化、小型化; 生长拐点年龄为7.2711龄时对应的体长和体重分别为65.54 cm和3471.79 g。     

Growth rates of juvenile smalltooth sawfish Pristis pectinata Latham in the western Atlantic

The growth rates of juvenile smalltooth sawfish Pristis pectinata collected in Florida waters between 1999 and 2006 were investigated using length-frequency and tag-recapture data. Stretched total length ( L _ST) data from 144 smalltooth sawfish (690–4960 mm) and 28 recaptures (775–2150 mm) were used for the analyses. Both methods indicated that growth was rapid during the first 2 years after birth. The L _ST increased by 650–850 mm in the first year, and by 480–680 mm in the second year. Data for animals >2200 mm were limited, so growth beyond 2 years of age was uncertain. The von Bertalanffy growth parameters estimated from L _ST frequency data were L _∞= 6000 mm, K = 0·140 year⁻¹ and t ₀=−0·863 years. Growth rates over the size range for which tag-recapture data were available were similar to that from L _ST frequency data. The growth rates reported are substantially faster than those previously assumed for this species and may have important implications for the recovery of this endangered species. There are conflicting data regarding the growth rates of older P. pectinata which need to be resolved with more data from the wild population before a complete understanding of the conservation implications can be obtained.