Reproductive biology of Oreochromis niloticus (L.) in the Nyanza Gulf of Lake Victoria
The reproduction of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.), in the Nyanza Gulf of Lake Victoria was studied from June 1998 to May 1999. Length at maturity ranged from 28-30 cm TL for females and from 32-34 cm TL for males. Males were more abundant in all length classes longer than 36 cm TL. Relative condition factor was above unity, except in August, October and May for males, and October for females. Gonadosomatic index (GSI) was low during the post spawning period (July to October) and high during the protracted breeding period (December-June).
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| Language: | English |
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Lake Victoria Fisheries Research Project
1999
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| Subjects: | Biology, Fisheries, Information Management, Africa, Lake Victoria, Oreochromis niloticus, Nyanza Gulf, data collection, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/22557 |
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