International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2025, Vol. 13, Issue 6, Part B
LWRsand condition factors of 32 fish species from the Odzala-Kokoua National Park(Republic of Congo, Central Africa)
Author(s): Lucien A Batchi, Armel Ibala Zamba, Magloire Boungou, Damaria A Boussiengue, Tenda H Dembe Louvinguila, Freedom H Poaty Ngot and Aulne L Batiabo Mikembi
Abstract: The present study reports on Length-weight relationships (LWRs) and condition factors for 32
most abundant fish speciesfrom the Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of the Congo. The study area comprised a total of 64 stations spread across the Kokoua, Mambili, Mbouebe, Lekeni, Lekoli and Lokoue rivers. Each station was sampled utilizing standardized fishing techniques with five monofilament gill nets of 8, 10, 15, 25, and 30 mm mesh sizes. Sample size, lengths, weights, LWRs, 95% confidence intervals of
a and
b, coefficient of correlation
r2, growth type and condition factors
are provided for each species. Values of allometric coefficient
b of the LWRs
ranged from 2.158 for
Distichodus teugelsi to 3.546 for
Pantodon buchholzi. The condition factors values range from 0.524-0.937 for
Xenomystus nigri to 10.402-14.967 for
D. teugelsi. These results represent one of the few contributions to the biology of fish in the Congo basin.
DOI: 10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i6b.3191Pages: 158-163 | 146 Views 79 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
How to cite this article:
Lucien A Batchi, Armel Ibala Zamba, Magloire Boungou, Damaria A Boussiengue, Tenda H Dembe Louvinguila, Freedom H Poaty Ngot, Aulne L Batiabo Mikembi.
LWRsand condition factors of 32 fish species from the Odzala-Kokoua National Park(Republic of Congo, Central Africa). Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2025;13(6):158-163. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i6b.3191
