Growth of Pomatomus saltatrix (Risso, 1810) from the eastern Ligurian Sea

Age and growth of the bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix (Linnaeus, 1766) (Osteichthyes, Pomatomidae), have been studied in eastern Ligurian Sea (Italy) by means of both modal progression analysis and otoliths reading. Specimens have been collected from both commercial and recreational fishing. A relativ...

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Published inBiologia marina mediterranea Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 150 - 151
Main Authors Voliani, A, Ligas, A, Ria, M, Silvestri, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published 01.03.2011
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Marine
Osteichthyes
Pomatomidae
Pomatomus saltatrix
MED, Ligurian Sea
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Summary:Age and growth of the bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix (Linnaeus, 1766) (Osteichthyes, Pomatomidae), have been studied in eastern Ligurian Sea (Italy) by means of both modal progression analysis and otoliths reading. Specimens have been collected from both commercial and recreational fishing. A relatively fast growth rate was observed. No significant differences were found between the two methods as well as between sexes.
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ISSN:1123-4245