Gonodo-Somatic Index (GSI) in Thread Bream Nemipterus japonicus (Bloch,1791) from Karachi Coast Pakistan

Authors

  • Hira Hussain Jinnah University for Women, Karachi
  • Bushra Khalil Jinnah University for Women, Karachi

Keywords:

Food fishes, Gonads, Gonosomatic index (GSI), Karachi, Nemipterus japonicus

Abstract

Gonado-somatic index (GSI) of Nemipterus japonicus was studied during the period August 2003 – January 2004. Size wise gonadal maturation was determined quantitatively by gonodo-somatic index in both sexes. A positive relationship between GSI values and stages of development of gonad was found. High GSI values at 230-260 mm TL in males and at 210 mm, 220 mm, 230-250 mm and 270 mm TL in females indicate the cent percentage maturation.

Author Biographies

Hira Hussain, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi

Department of Zoology

Bushra Khalil, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi

Department of Zoology

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Published

2013-01-11

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2013): Volume 4 (1), January 2013

Section

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