The reproductive biology of an endemic cyprinid,Zacco pachycephalus,in Taiwan |
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Authors: | Jih-terng Wang Ming-chin Liu Lee-shing Fang |
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Institution: | (1) Institute of Marine Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan;(2) National Museum of Marine Biology-Aquarium, Preparatory Office, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan |
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Abstract: | Synopsis Reproductive parameters including body weight-length relationship, condition factor, gonadosomatic index (GSI) and fecundity of an endemic cyprinid,Zacco pachycephalus, were studied from October 1991 to January 1993. Although the condition factor was similar between both sexes, GSI values of female (3.72 to 14.24%) were significantly larger than that of males (0.21 to 2.23%) during the major breeding season. The number of yolky eggs per fish ranged from 459 to 2059. Ovum size distribution, annual GSI value, and recruitment of juvenile fish indicated thatZ. pachycephalus conducted two major spawning activities in spring (February to April) and summer (June to August). The larger GSI value and number of yolky eggs in spring compared to those in summer implies thatZ. pachycephalus has evolved a reproductive style by investing more energy in spring to avoid the damage of summer freshet on its recruitment success. The mating behavior ofZ. pachycephalus is similar to that of otherZacco fishes. |
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Keywords: | Fish Gonadosomatic index Condition factor Recruitment Courtship Mating |
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