Reproductive strategy of Oreochromis niloticus (Pisces: Cichlidae) in Opa reservoir, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Reproductive strategy of Oreochromis niloticus (Pisces: Cichlidae) in Opa reservoir, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

The fish family Cichlidae has a large diversity and dominates African freshwater bodies, with over 200 species reported in inland waters. Sampling for the fish Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus) in Opa reservoir, Nigeria, started in October 1997 and extended until February 2000. The fishing methods em...

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Main Authors: O.O Komolafe, G.A.O Arawomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Costa Rica 2007-06-01
Series:Revista de Biología Tropical
Subjects:
época de reproducción
hábitos de reproducción
proporción de sexos
índice gonadosomático
tilapia
fecundidad
Oreochromis niloticus
breeding season
breeding habits
sex ratio
gonadosomatic index
fecundity
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