Seasonal Variations in Length, Weight and Condition Factor in Katsuwonus pelamis from the Coast of Karachi, Pakistan

Authors : Quratulan Ahmed, Farzana Yousuf, Shahla Siddidui, Mustafa Türkmen

Pages : 82-89

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Publication Date : 2016-06-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The length, weight and condition factor data were recorded in (224) fishes of Katsuwonus pelamis in three different (pre-monsoon, monsoon, post-monsoon) seasons of the year (January 2011-December 2011) from the coast of Karachi. The highest mean length (67.5+0.62) were recorded in monsoon season and the lowest mean length (51.25+1.22) was recoded in post-monsoon season. The highest mean weights (3200+40.31) were recorded in pre-monsoon season and the lowest mean weight (1200+131.65) was recorded in postmonsoon season. The highest condition factors (1.14) were recorded in monsoon season
Keywords : Seasonal Variation, Length Weight, Condition Factor, Katsuwonus pelamis, Karachi, Pakistan