Maturation and spawning in the hill-stream loach Noemacheilus triangularis Day

Rita Kumari, S. D. ; Nair, N. Balakrishnan (1979) Maturation and spawning in the hill-stream loach Noemacheilus triangularis Day Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences - Animal Sciences, 88 (1). pp. 29-43. ISSN 0253-4118

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Abstract

Five stages of maturity have been delineated for Noemacheilus triangularis Day. Progression of the mode in each stage of maturity has been traced from ova-diameter studies. The size at first maturity for male is around 44.5 mm and for female around 52 mm. Spawning is asynchronous and prolonged. There may be successive spawning during the year. Sexes are present in almost equal numbers. Fecundity is dependent on length and weight of fish and on length and weight of ovary.

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Keywords:Maturity Stages; Spawning Season; Spawning Frequency; Gonadosomatic Index; Sex Ratio; Fecundity; Hill-stream Loach; Noemacheilus triangularis
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