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Reproducción de Joturus pichardi y Agonostomus monticola(Mugiliformes: Mugilidae) en ríos de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
Eslava Eljaiek, Pedro; Díaz Vesga, Roy.
  • Eslava Eljaiek, Pedro; Universidad del Magdalena. Programa de Ingeniería Pesquera. Santa Marta. CO
  • Díaz Vesga, Roy; Universidad del Magdalena. Laboratorio de Investigaciones Pesqueras Tropicales. Santa Marta. CO
Rev. biol. trop ; 59(4): 1717-1728, Dec. 2011. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-646547
ABSTRACT
Reproduction of Joturus pichardi and Agonostomus monticola (Mugiliformes Mugilidae) in rivers of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. The freshwater mugilids Joturus pichardi and Agonostomus monticola, have been documented on ecological and distribution aspects, mainly for Central American populations, nevertheless, little information is available on their reproductive aspects, specifically in Colombian freshwater environments. Reproductive biology of the mugilids J. pichardi and A. monticola from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (SNSM) rivers was studied between July 2005 and December 2006. A total of 14 specimens of J. pichardi and 320 of A. monticola were collected. The reproductive biology was analyzed by means of sexual proportion, gonadosomatic index, and mean size at maturity, fecundity and oocyte diameter. Additionally, a bioassay was carried out to evaluate the effect of salinity on spermatic motility and its possible relationship with the species’ spawning area. These mugilids share habitats with similar ecological characteristics, in which strong currents; clear water and stony areas stand out. Gonadal maturity indicators and indirect evidence are presented to support the relationship between reproductive maturity and higher rainfall levels in the area (September, October and November), as well as the catadromous migration of J. pichardi and A. monticola. This last species females outnumbered males with a sex ratio of 2.31. Females mean size at maturity was 172mm of their total length (TL) and 108mm TL for males. Fecundity (F) was 23 925±4 581 eggs per gram of gonad, and was related to size by the equation F=395.1TL1.281; besides, the mean oocyte diameter was 362±40μm. Considering the salinity effect on sperm motility in both species, results suggested that J. pichardi spawned in estuarine environments but the species did not migrate to fully marine environments; however, A. monticola withstood a broad range of salinity, suggesting a spawning from intermediate to total saline environments. Both species have high culturing potentials, considering that their feeding is based on plant and macroinvertebrates, their meat quality and the size they are able to reach. These species represent an interesting resource to the fisher groups of the region and should be integrally assessed. Rev. Biol. Trop. 59 (4) 1717-1728. Epub 2011 December 01.
RESUMEN
Para los mugílidos de agua dulce Joturus pichardi y Agonostomus monticola se han documentado aspectos ecológicos y de distribución, principalmente para las poblaciones de América Central, sin embargo, hay poca información disponible de sus aspectos reproductivos, especialmente en ambientes de agua dulce de Colombia. Por lo tanto para ambas especies se estudió la biología reproductiva en ríos de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta durante julio de 2005 y diciembre de 2006. En total, 14 especímenes de J. pichardi y 320 A. monticola fueron capturados. Proporción sexual, índice gonadosomático, talla media de madurez, fecundidad y diámetros de los ovocitos fueron evaluados. Se realizó un bioensayo para observar el efecto de la salinidad sobre la movilidad espermática y su posible relación con el área de desove de las especies. Estos mugílidos comparten un hábitat con características ecológicas similares, de corrientes fuertes y claras y zonas pedregosas. Indicadores de madurez gonadal y evidencias indirectas son presentados y con los cuales se comprueba que el periodo reproductivo se encuentra relacionado con los mayores valores de precipitación de la zona (septiembre a noviembre), así como, la migración catádroma de J. pichardi y A. monticola. Estas especies representan un potencial de cultivo, dado su alimentación basada en vegetales y macroinvertebrados, la calidad de su carne y las tallas que pueden alcanzar, por lo cual, se deben efectuar estudios más profundos que revelen mayor información sobre su comportamiento y reproducción en cautividad.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Reproduction / Rivers / Fertility / Fishes Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. biol. trop Journal subject: Biology / Tropical Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad del Magdalena/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Reproduction / Rivers / Fertility / Fishes Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. biol. trop Journal subject: Biology / Tropical Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad del Magdalena/CO