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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Length - weight models and condition factor of elephant snout fish Mormyrus rume in Sokoto River, Nigeria
Authors
Yem I Y, Ewutanure S J, Ogunfowora O O, Haruna M K, Adamu I
Abstract
Length - weight models
and condition factor of Mormyrus rume in Sokoto River, Nigeria was
studied from January 2022 - December 2022. Mean standard length of male Female
and combined sexes were 25.50 cm, 23.90 cm and 24.77 cm respectively. Mean
total length of male, female and combined sexes were 28.90cm, 27.00 cm and
28.03 respectively. Mean weight of male, female and combined sexes were
227.70g, 205.11 g and 217.14g. The b - values (slope) of male (1.02), female
(1.49) and combined sexes (1.08) depicted negative allometric growth pattern.
Length - weight regression equation showed significant correlation in male
(0.85), female (0.90) and combined sexes (0.87). Condition factors (K) for male
(1.79), female (1.91) and combined sexes (1.93) showed that the fish was in
good condition. Similar study need to be done for the remaining month to show
seasonal trend in the growth, this study should be used as baseline information
to formulate management strategies of this fish in the river, other aspects of
the biology need to studied and water quality of the river need to be assessed.
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Pages:13-16
How to cite this article:
Yem I Y, Ewutanure S J, Ogunfowora O O, Haruna M K, Adamu I "Length - weight models and condition factor of elephant snout fish <i>Mormyrus rume</i> in Sokoto River, Nigeria". International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 13-16
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