Evaluation of Fecundity, Fertilization, Hatching, and Gonadosomatic Index of Exotic <i>Clarias gariepinus</i> (Burchell, 1822) and Native <i>Clarias macromystax</i> (Gunther, 1864) under Semi-Arid Conditions of Nigeria

Evaluation of Fecundity, Fertilization, Hatching, and Gonadosomatic Index of Exotic <i>Clarias gariepinus</i> (Burchell, 1822) and Native <i>Clarias macromystax</i> (Gunther, 1864) under Semi-Arid Conditions of Nigeria

The study evaluates the hybridizations between two African catfish, <i>C. gariepinus</i> and <i>C. macromystax,</i> using artificial reproduction. Fecundity and gonadosomatic index were assessed, and growth performance at different developmental stages was evaluated. The resu...

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Main Authors: Yuzine B. Esa, Abdulrahman Muhammad Dadile, Fadhil Syukri, Annie Christianus, Mohammad Y. Diyaware
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
African catfish
fertilization
hatching success
growth rate
heterosis
survival rate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/11/1723

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