REPRODUCTION AND RECRUITMENT OF THE SEABOB SHRIMP: A THREATENED EXPLOITATION SPECIES IN SOUTHEASTERN OF BRAZIL
This study evaluated the reproductive period and recruitment of the threatened exploitation shrimp Xiphopenaeus kroyeri (Heller) in the southeast coast of Brazil. Monthly samples were carried out from March 2008 to February 2010 distributed in stations located inside (5, 10 and 15 m depth) and outsi...
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Published in | Boletim do Instituto de Pesca Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 157 - 172 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | Portuguese |
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01.03.2015
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Summary: | This study evaluated the reproductive period and recruitment of the threatened exploitation shrimp Xiphopenaeus kroyeri (Heller) in the southeast coast of Brazil. Monthly samples were carried out from March 2008 to February 2010 distributed in stations located inside (5, 10 and 15 m depth) and outside (25, 35 and 45 m depth) areas using a fishery boat equipped with an otter-trawl net. Water samples were taken for determination of temperature and salinity, and sediment samples for determination of texture and organic matter content. The reproductive period was determined by monthly amount (%) of females with mature gonads (ED+DE). The differences in sex ratio were tested using a Chi-square ( chi super(2)) test. A Principal Components Analysis (PCA) was performed for an overview of the environmental variables and Redundancy Analysis (RDA) was performed to assess the relationship between abiotic factors and reproductive activity and recruitment. The size (carapace length) at the onset of sexual maturity was 10 mm and 12 mm for males and females, respectively. Reproductive females (based on gonad development) were found in all sampled months, with remarket or conspicuous peaks during winter and summer. The input of young recruits occurred one to two months after the increase of reproductive females. It was verified an optimal of temperature range for reproductive females, from 21 to 24 [degrees]C. These results provide subsidies that can assist making decisions about protecting priorities and in monitoring the population stocks of this important fishery resource.Original Abstract: Este estudo avaliou o periodo reprodutivo e o recrutamento do camarao ameacado pela explotacao, Xiphopenaeus kroyeri (Heller), na costa sudeste do Brasil. Amostragens mensais foram realizadas de marco de 2008 a fevereiro de 2010 em estacoes localizadas na area interna (5, 10 e 15 m de profundidade) e na area externa (25, 35 e 45 m de profundidade) utilizando-se um barco de pesca equipado com uma rede de arrasto. Amostras de agua foram coletadas para determinacao da temperatura e da salinidade, e amostras de sedimento para determinacao da textura e teor de materia organica. O periodo reprodutivo foi determinado atraves da quantidade (%) mensal de femeas com gonadas maduras (ED+DE). Para verificacao da proporcao sexual foi utilizado o teste Chi-quadrado ([chi] super(2)). Analise de Componentes Principais (PCA) foi realizada para uma analise geral das variaveis ambientais e Analise de Redundancia (RDA) foi realizada para avaliar a relacao entre os fatores abioticos e atividade reprodutiva e o recrutamento. O tamanho (comprimento da carapaca) da maturidade sexual foi de 10 mm e 12 mm para macho e femea, respectivamente. Femeas reprodutivas (com base no desenvolvimento das gonadas) foram encontradas em todos os meses amostrados, com os principais picos no inverno e no verao. A entrada de recrutas ocorreu 1-2 meses apos o aumento de femeas reprodutivas. Verificou-se um intervalo otimo de temperatura para as femeas reprodutivas, de 21 a 24 [degrees]C. Estes resultados fornecem subsidios que podem auxiliar na tomada de decisoes sobre areas com prioridades de protecao e no monitoramento dos estoques populacionais deste importante recurso pesqueiro. |
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ISSN: | 0046-9939 1678-2305 |