Utility of otolith weight to estimate age of Labeo bata (Actinopterygii: Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) inhabiting the Ganga River
Fish age estimation is essential for stock assessment, population dynamics, and fisheries management. The presently reported study was conducted to evaluate the relation between otolith weight and observed age in Labeo bata (Hamilton, 1822) inhabiting the Ganga River. A total of 187 L. bata specimen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2018-09-01
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Series: | Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria |
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Online Access: | https://aiep.pensoft.net/article/26812/download/pdf/ |