- Turkish Journal of Zoology
- Vol: 23 Issue: EK1
- Some Biological Characteristics of Picarel (Spicara smaris, Linnaeus 1758) in the Eastern Black Sea ...
Some Biological Characteristics of Picarel (Spicara smaris, Linnaeus 1758) in the Eastern Black Sea Coast of Turkey
Authors : Temel Şahin, Yaşar Genç
Pages : 149-156
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :In this study, the following biological characteristics of picarel (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 (PKeywords : Eastern Black Sea, Picarel (Spicara smaris), Growth, Condition Factor, Spawning