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Ovarian development and spawning of Serra Spanish mackerel in coastal waters of Northeastern Brazil
S Chellappa1, J T A X Lima, A Araújo
1Departamento de Oceanografia e Limnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil. chellappa.sathyabama63@gmail.com <chellappa.sathyabama63@gmail.com>
Abstract:
The Serra Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus brasiliensis is an important fishery resource of the Atlantic Ocean and is a major component of artisanal fisheries in northern and northeastern Brazil. Ovarian development and spawning period of S. brasiliensis were investigated using both macroscopic and histological techniques. Mean monthly values of GSI and ovarian maturation indicate that the main spawning period occurs during the rainy season.
