Some Biological Characteristics of Picarel (Spicara smaris, Linnaeus 1758) in the Eastern Black Sea Coast of Turkey

Authors : Temel ŞAHİN, Yaşar GENÇ

Pages : 149-156

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, the following biological characteristics of picarel insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Spicara smaris, Linnaeus 1758); in the Eastern Black Sea Coast have been examined: sex and age distribution, growth in length and weight, growth rates, condition factor and spawning period. A total of 456 individuals, ranged between age groups I-VI, have been composed by 61.41 % females, 38.58 a/o males. The length and weight differences between females and males were significant in age group II insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P
Keywords : Eastern Black Sea, Picarel Spicara smaris, Growth, Condition Factor, Spawning