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Reproductive strategy of Oreochromis niloticus (Pisces: Cichlidae) in Opa reservoir, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Komolafe, O.O; Arawomo, G.A.O.
  • Komolafe, O.O; Obafemi Awolowo University. Department of Zoology. NG
  • Arawomo, G.A.O; s.af
Rev. biol. trop ; 55(2): 595-602, jun. 2007. ilus, graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-637605
ABSTRACT
The fish family Cichlidae has a large diversity and dominates African freshwater bodies, with over 200 species reported in inland waters. Sampling for the fish Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus) in Opa reservoir, Nigeria, started in October 1997 and extended until February 2000. The fishing methods employed for collecting the 1 430 specimens were cast netting and gillnetting. Egg diameter varied between 2.12 mm and 2.69 mm with a mean of 2.47±0.02. Female gonadosomatic index was 1.34±0.01 (0.12-4.06, n= 637). The male gonadosomatic index was 0.39±0.02 (0.03-1.67, n= 789). In Opa reservoir, O. niloticus bred throughout the study period. The species was a maternal mouth brooder with the female fish carrying eggs and fry in the buccal cavities. The sex ratio of O. niloticus was approximately 11 in the reservoir. The fecundity of the species was between 73 eggs and 1 810 eggs per female with a mean fecundity of 815 eggs. Rev. Biol. Trop. 55 (2) 595-602. Epub 2007 June, 29.
RESUMEN
Estudiamos la tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus) en la reserva de Opa, Nigeria, desde octubre 1997 hasta febrero del 2000. Recolectamos 1 430 especímenes con red lanzada y red de arrastre. El diámetro de los huevos varía entre los 2.12 mm y 2.69 mm con un promedio de 2.47±0.02. El índice gonadosomático de las hembras fue de 1.34±0.01 (0.12-4.06, n= 637), y en machos fue de 0.39±0.02 (0.03-1.67, n= 789). En la reserva este pez se reprodujo durante todo el periodo de estudio. Hay cuido materno la hembra lleva los huevos y alevines en la boca. La proporción machos/hembras fue aproximadamente 11. La fecundidad varía entre 73 y 1 810 huevos por hembra con un promedio de 815 huevos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Reproduction / Cichlids / Fertility Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Rev. biol. trop Journal subject: Biology / Tropical Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Institution/Affiliation country: Obafemi Awolowo University/NG

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Reproduction / Cichlids / Fertility Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Rev. biol. trop Journal subject: Biology / Tropical Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Institution/Affiliation country: Obafemi Awolowo University/NG