M. Rodriguez-serna et al., Fecundity, egg development and growth of juvenile crayfish Procambarus (Austrocambarus) llamasi (Villalobos 1955) under laboratory conditions, AQUAC RES, 31(2), 2000, pp. 173-179
Procambarus (Austrocambarus) llamasi (Villalobos 1955) is a crayfish endemi
c to south-eastern Mexico with aquaculture potential, This study intends to
enhance knowledge of the reproductive biology of this species under labora
tory conditions, including fecundity, egg development and juvenile growth.
Mean fecundity was 311 eggs/female, and egg development occurred in seven s
tages over a 27- to 30-day time range, The best growth results were obtaine
d at a density of 50 organisms m(-2). Procambarus llamasi is considered to
perform well in aquaculture contexts.