International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies
2017, Vol. 4 Issue 4, Part A
Comparative studies on breeding biology of Schizothorax esocinus and Schizothorax curvifrons in natural conditions
Author(s):
Dr. Nasreen Kausar, Dr. Reyaz Ahmed Mir, Dr. Ulfat Jan, Dr. G Mustafa Shah and Tariq Ahmed Mir
Abstract:
The paper highlights results of experiments conducted on breeding biology of
Schizothorax esocinus and
Schizothorax curvifrons in natural conditions. Both the species are annual spawners with slightly different breeding periods and exhibiting migration to nearby upstream regions for spawning.
Schizothorax esocinus breeds from ending March till July but the peak breeding season is Apri-May. Whereas the breeding season of
Schizothorax curvifrons is from May till August but peak breeding season is May-June. Fecundity is significantly high in case of
Schizothorax esocinus compared to
Schizothorax curvifrons.
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Dr. Nasreen Kausar, Dr. Reyaz Ahmed Mir, Dr. Ulfat Jan, Dr. G Mustafa Shah and Tariq Ahmed Mir. Comparative studies on breeding biology of Schizothorax esocinus and Schizothorax curvifrons in natural conditions. Int. J. Fauna Biol. Stud. 2017;4(4):04-07.