Vk. Venkataramani et al., BREEDING BIOLOGY OF A CARANGID FISH SELAROIDES LEPTOLEPIS CUV (PERCIFORMES) ALONG TUTICORIN, SOUTHEAST COAST OF INDIA, Indian journal of marine sciences, 24(4), 1995, pp. 207-210
Studies on ova diameter frequency, seasonal occurrence of maturity sta
ges, gonado-somatic indices and relative condition factor (Kn) reveale
d that S. leptolepis was a prolonged breeder and the individuals spawn
ed once in a year. The spawning period for S. leptolepis was from Augu
st to March with two peaks, one in January to February and the other i
n September to October. Length at first maturity in S. leptolepis was
113.8mm (TL) for both the sexes. Fecundity studies showed a direct and
significant correlation with total length and body weight. Sex ratio
conformed to the expected 1:1 ratio in all the months of the year.