Reproductive Biology of Marine Catfish, Arius latiscutatus (Günther, 1864) and Arius gigas (Boulenger, 1911) from the Bays of Guinea
Annual Research & Review in Biology,
Page 1-13
DOI:
10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i830254
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Marine catfish are abundant in the bays of Tabounsou and Sangareah in Republic of Guinea, but the knowledge on their biology is still scanty. The reproductive biology of Arius latiscutatus Günther, 1864 and A. gigas Boulenger, 1911 was studied through monthly sampling, from January to December 2016.
Methodology: Fish were caught using gill nets in several sampling sites. Five gonadal stages were described, based on macroscopic observation of gonad form, size, weight, color and oocyte diameter.
Results: The population was dominated by males (61%) in A. latiscutatus and females (53%) in A. gigas, showing a sex-ratio of 1:1.54 (Chi-square, P < 0.05) and 1:0.88 (P > 0.05), respectively. The length-weight relationship was a positive allometry for A. latiscutatus and A. gigas, and males (35.37 and 35.47 cm, respectively) reached first maturity earlier than females (39.7 and 40.8 cm, respectively). Changes in the gonadosomatic index (GSI) and in stages of gonadal development showed that A. latiscutatus spawned between April and October, while A. gigas spawned in May to November. The peak of condition factor was observed in June (0.68±0.05) and July (0.55±0.04) in females of A. latiscutatus and A. gigas, respectively.
Conclusion: Both species, having only one annual breeding season, A. latiscutatus spawns earlier than A. gigas. Coastal fisheries should be restricted in cold season to preserve the ability of broodstock renewal for these species.
Keywords:
- Reproduction
- spawning
- bay
- Ariidae
- GSI
- maturity size
How to Cite
Koivogui, P., Konan, Y. A., Coulibaly, B., Kouamelan, E. P., & Koné, T. (2020). Reproductive Biology of Marine Catfish, Arius latiscutatus (Günther, 1864) and Arius gigas (Boulenger, 1911) from the Bays of Guinea. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 35(8), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i830254
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Marceniuk AP, Menezes NA. Systematics of the family Ariidae (Ostariophysi, Siluriformes), with a redefinition of the genera. Zootaxa. 2007;1416:1-126.
Camara SB, Conand F, Domain F. Croissance de trois espèces d'Ariidae (Siluriformes) des côtes de Guinée. CNRHB, Conakry; 1992.
Isa MM, Noor NSM, Yahya K, Md Nor SA. Reproductive biology of estuarine catfish, Arius argyropleuron (Siluriformes: Ariidae) in the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia. J. Biol. Agric. Healthc. 2012;2(3):14-28.
Kamukuru AT, Tamatamah RA. The distribution, biological characteristics and vulnerability of the giant sea catfish, Arius thalassinus (Rüppell, 1837), to fishing at Mafia Island, Tanzania. Western Indian Ocean J. Mar. Sci. 2015;13(2):163-175.
Adite A, Gbaguidi HMGA, Ategbo J-M. Reproductive Biology and Life History Patterns of the Claroteid, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (Lacépède: 1803) from a Man-made Lake in Southern Benin. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 2017;12(3):106-116.
Makiadi JT, Nseu Mbomba B, Micha J-C, Vandewalle P. Feeding ecology of the African Suckermouth catfish Euchilichthys guentheri (Mochokidae, Siluriformes) of Malebo pool, Congo river (Democratic republic of Congo). Rev. Ecol.-Terre Vie. 2013;68:291-304.
Maitra S, Harikrishnan M, Nidhin B. Feeding strategies, dietary overlap and resource partitioning among four mesopredatory catfishes of a tropical estuary. J. Fish Biol. 2017;96:130-139.
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Diop K, Diouf K, Ndione MD, Diadhiou HD, Thiaw M, Ndiaye P, Jouffre D. Study comparing the reproductive traits of the catfish, Arius latiscutatus (Günther, 1864) inside and outside the bamboung marine protected area, Saloum Delta, Senegal. Int. J. Fish. Aquat. Stud. 2017;5(4):91-99.
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Offem BO, Ayotunde EO, Ikpi GU. Dynamics in the Reproductive Biology of Heterobranchus longifilis Val, (Pisces: 1840) in the Inland Wetlands of Cross River, Nigeria. Res. J. Fish. Hydrobiol. 2008;3(1):22-31.
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Ali Ben Smida M, Hadhri N, Bolje A, El Cafsi M, Fehri-Bedoui R. Reproductive cycle and size at first sexual maturity of common Pandora Pagellus erythrinus (Sparidae) from the bay of Monastir (Tunisia, Central Mediterranean). Annales Ser. Hist. Nat. 2014;24:31-40.
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Coulibaly B, Bamba M, Tah L, Kouamélan EP, Koné T. Length-weight relationships of 18 fish species in Grand-lahou Lagoon, south-west Côte d’Ivoire. Int. J. Fish. Aquat. Stud. 2018;6(6):372-376.
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Froese R. Cuba Law, condition factor and weight-length relationships: History, meta-analysis and recommendations. J. Applied Ichthyol. 2006;22:241-253.
Devauchelle N. Etude de l'influence de facteurs internes et externes sur la reproduction de poissons marins en captivité. Oceanis. 1980;6(7):677-694.
Yoneda M, Wright PJ. Effect of temperature and food availability on reproductive investment of first-time spawning male Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua. ICES J. Mar. Sci. 2005;62:1387-1393.
Sley A, Jarboui O., Bouain A. Etude comparative entre les paramètres de reproduction deux espèces de Carangidae: Caranx crysos et Caranx rhonchus du golfe de Gabès. Bull. Inst. Natn. Scien. Tech. 2013;40:15-25.
Marsh BA, Marsh AC, Ribbink AJ. Reproductive seasonality in a group of rock-frequenting cichlid fishes in Lake Malawi. J. Zool. 1986;209:9-20.
Oso JA, Idowu EO, Fagbuaro O, Olaniran TS, Ayorinde BE. Fecundity, condition factor and gonado-somatic index of Hepsetus odoe (African Pike) in a tropical reservoir, Southwest Nigeria. World J. Fish. Mar. Sci. 2011;3(2):112-116.
Rimmer MAN, Merrick JR. A review of reproduction and development in the fork-tailed catfishes (Ariidae). Proc. Limnology Soc. 1983;107:41-50.
Blaber SJM, Brewer DT, Salini JP. Fish communities and the nursery role of the shallow inshore waters of a tropical bay in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia. Estuar. Coast Shelf Sci. 1985;40:177-193.
Hutchison J, Spalding, M, zu Ermgassen P. The role of mangroves in fisheries enhancement. The Nature Conservancy and Wetlands International; 2014.
Bal DV, Rao KV. Marine fisheries. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi; 1984.
Bagenal T. Aspects of fish fecundity, pp: 101-135. In: Shelby DG, editor. Ecology of fresh water fish production, 2nd ed. London: Blackwell; 1978.
Ham R. The ecology of six native and two introduced fish species in Enoggera creek system, south east Queens, BSc (Hons) thesis, Griffith University, Brisbane; 1981.
Konan YA. Diversité de l’ichtyofaune et caractéristiques bioécologiques de Clarias buettikoferi Steindachner, 1894 et Thysochromis ansorgii (Boulenger, 1901) dans la forêt des marais Tanoé-Ehy (Côte d’Ivoire). PhD Thesis, University of Cocody, Côte d’Ivoire; 2014.
Wootton RJ. Ecology of teleost fishes. Chapman & Hall; 1992.
Adite A, Winemiller KO, Fiogbe ED. Population structure and reproduction of the African bonytongue Heterotis niloticus in the Soˆ Riverfloodplain system (West Africa): implications for management. Ecol. Freshw. Fish. 2006;15:30-39.
Gbaguidi HMAG, Adite A, Sossoukpe E. Abundance, length - weight relationships and Fulton’s condition factor of the freshwater cichlid Sarotherodon galilaeus (Pisces: Teleostei: Perciformes) from a sand-dragged man-made lake of Southern Benin, West Africa. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci. 2016;8(5):75-87.
Blackwell BG, Brown ML, Willis DW. Relative Weight (Wr) Status and Current Use in Fisheries Assessment and Management. Rev. Fish. Sci. 2000;8:1-44.
Queiroga FR, Golzio JE, dos Santos RB, Martins TO, Vendel AL. Reproductive biology of Sciades herzbergii (Siluriformes: Ariidae) in a tropical estuary in Brazil. Zoologia. 2012;29(5):397-404.
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