Observation on the reproduction of Leuciscus cephalus orientalis (Cyprinidae) in Savur stream (Turkey)

Ünlü E., Balci K.

Date de parution: juin 1993
Volume: 17
Number: 3
Pagination: 241-250
Editeur: Société Française d'Ichtyologie
doi: https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/1993-173-007
Résumé

The reproduction of a population of Leuciscus cephalus orientalis in Savur Stream, a branch of the Tigris River in the south-eastern Anatolia, was studied. This subspecies has a spawning period extending from May to late June. Male and female become sexually mature at the second and third year of their life-span, respectively. The number of eggs was ranged from 2,050 to 20,140. Fecundity (F) was significantly correlated with fish length (FL), fish weight (W), and gonad weight (GW). Fecundity increased at a rate less than that of body weight and gonad weight, in relation to length.

Mots-clés: Cyprinidae - Leuciscus cephalus orientalis - Reproduction - Savur Stream - Turkey
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