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October 3, 2025Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMAOpen Access

Gonadal Maturation and Fecundity of Schilbe mystus (Linnaeus, 1758) from River Taraba at Tella, Nigeria

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MUMamndeyati Ndekimbe UrukuHSHauwa Ohunene SadiqMYMaryam Yunisa

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals fecundity and gonadal maturation in Schilbe mystus, suggesting sustainable fisheries management.

Key Points

  • Fecundity in Schilbe mystus ranged from 3,200 to 22,400 eggs per female, indicating a robust reproductive capability.
  • The gonadosomatic index peaked from March to July, pinpointing the early rainy season as the primary spawning period.
  • Gonadal maturity stages were assessed, revealing ripe ovaries were most common from April to June in females.
  • A total of 300 specimens were studied monthly over 12 months to understand reproductive patterns and inform conservation efforts.

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Uruku et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f40f0e39f13e7fa2b79https://doi.org/10.33003/sajols-2025-0303-03
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