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Fish Spawning Season Analysis

• Abstract: Certain aspects of reproductive biology Morpho-histological studies of gonads revealed the existence of six maturity stages. Gonadosomatic index (GSR) indicated that the breeding season extended from March to October. Frequency polygon of ova-diameter showed 4 peaks suggesting 4 times of spawning of the fish in this part of the country. • First sexual maturity observed - 5 to 10 cm length groups in female and 10 to 15 cm in male.

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