Overview of the studies conducted on the finfish, palometa (Trachinotus goodei ), in Martinique (French West Indies)

• Published in: Document scientifique. Pole de Recherche oceanologique et halieutique caraibe. Fort-de-France Vol. 18; pp. 1 - 18
• Main Authors: Soletchnik, P, Thouard, E, Gallet de Saint Aurin, D, Suquet, M, Hurtaud, P, Mesdouze, J-P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.1988
• Subjects: Carangidae; Marine; Pisces; Trachinotus goodei

This paper presents the results obtained in Martinique (F.W.I.) since 1985, in rearing the palometa, Trachinotus goodei . The study on maturation conducted on fishes caught from the wild, showed the weight at first sexual maturity was about 350 g. In cages, a long spawning season was observed, inclu...