Maturation and fecundity of mackerel (Scomber scombrus L.) in Northwest Atlantic

Studies were carried out in 1983-1984 on gonad development, sex ratio, and absolute and relative fecundity of mackerel from a pre-spawning concentration in Northwest Atlantic. Relationship between gonad development and fish length and sex was determined. Absolute fecundity varied from about 240 thou...

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Published in:Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria
Main Author: Neja,Z.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 1992
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP1992.22.1.11
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Summary:Studies were carried out in 1983-1984 on gonad development, sex ratio, and absolute and relative fecundity of mackerel from a pre-spawning concentration in Northwest Atlantic. Relationship between gonad development and fish length and sex was determined. Absolute fecundity varied from about 240 thousand to 1160 thousand eggs and correlated most strictly with the fish length.