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Length–Weight Relationship and Sexual Maturity Stages of Bluefish: Pomatomus saltatrix (L, 1766) in Tripoli Coast, Libya

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pomatomus saltatrix (L, 1766) is an important commercial fish in several countries, and that suffer from overfishing problems. In this study, 50 individuals of P. saltatrix were conducted during the fall, (October-November, 2022), on the Tripoli coast. Their total lengths and total weights were measured. The sex of the fish was determined, and the stages of sexual maturity were identified. The results showed that their lengths ranged 23.5-35cm, total weights 139-408g. The relationship between length and weight was negatively allometric, the number of males was higher than that of females, and all stages of sexual maturity were present.

Source: AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.54361/ajmas.247417

Authors: Zahra Kashlut, Sumaya Allamoushi

Institution: University of Tripoli

Language: English

Topic: Fish Biology and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Aquatic Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403565634

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