- Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi
- Vol: 3 Issue: 2
- Seasonal Variations in Length, Weight and Condition Factor in Katsuwonus pelamis from the Coast of K...
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
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 seasonKeywords : Seasonal Variation, Length-Weight, Condition Factor, Katsuwonus pelamis, Karachi, Pakistan