International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2017, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part I
The frequency distribution of the length, gonad maturity stages, sex ratio, length at first mature and catch, width-weight relationship, and fisheries factors of blue swimmer crab (Portunus pelagicus) caught by crab nets landed at Tegalsari coastal fisheries port in Central Java
Author(s): Dadan Zulkifli, Mugi Mulyono, Firman Agus Heriansyah and Hendra Irawan
Abstract: The research of biology and fisheries aspects of blue swimmer crab (
Portunus pelagicus) caught by
arad trawl was done at Tegalsari Coastal Fishing Port in Central Java. Data were collected from 755 individuals. The research method was survey, descriptive analysis and interviews. The most frequently catch fish was between 115.9 – 127.7 mm. They was positive allometric pattern. Width weight relationship had equation (all samples) W=0.0000311 L
3.1623 and (males) W = 0.0000249 L
3.2202 and (females) W = 0.0000536 L
3.0378. Lenght at first maturity was 124.74 mm (male) and 113.57 mm (females). The Lm value of all samples was 110.17 mm, and the Lc value was 120.4 mm, it means Lc> Lm
, the catch crabs still had a chance to mature and spawn. Investigation, however, on fisheries aspects become important in this case. The present study provides a basic and valuable information for the crab fisheries management and population monitoring.
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Dadan Zulkifli, Mugi Mulyono, Firman Agus Heriansyah, Hendra Irawan. The frequency distribution of the length, gonad maturity stages, sex ratio, length at first mature and catch, width-weight relationship, and fisheries factors of blue swimmer crab (Portunus pelagicus) caught by crab nets landed at Tegalsari coastal fisheries port in Central Java. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2017;5(2):660-668.