Reproductive Biology of Synodus saurus (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Marine Waters of Syria (Lattakia District)

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 7 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Amir Ibrahim, Chirine Hussein, Afraa darweesho

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I2P105

How to Cite?

Amir Ibrahim, Chirine Hussein, Afraa darweesho, "Reproductive Biology of Synodus saurus (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Marine Waters of Syria (Lattakia District)," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 7,  no. 2, pp. 15-19, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I2P105

Abstract:

This study was performed to assess growth characteristics and reproduction of the Atlantic lizardfish (Synodus saurus) from the Syrian marine waters off Lattakia coast. Fish samples (136 individuals) were collected monthly during the period 17/2/2015 - 9/12/2015, using trawl nets. Length and weight ranges were 12.8-25.78cm and 20.89-164.51g, respectively. It was found that the spawning season took place between may through to July. The average of absolute and relative fecundity were 86496 egg/individual and 930 egg/g respectively. The average length at first maturity was 18 cm for males and 17.6 cm for females. Length-Weight relationship was W=0.0113*L2.9371and the ratio of females to males was (1.5:1). The values of the Condition factor (Kf) and the Hepatosomatiic factor (HSI) increased as the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) increased.

Keywords:

Reproductive biology, Absolute fecundity, Synodus saurus, Relative fecundity.

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