Length-weight relationship of Cirrhinus Cirrhosus inhabiting Indus River, Sindh-Pakistan
1 Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
2 Department of Freshwater Biology and Fisheries, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
3 Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Research Article
International Journal of Frontiers in Life Science Research, 2021, 01(01), 028–033.
Article DOI: 10.53294/ijflsr.2021.1.1.0033
Publication history:
Received on 15 March 2021; revised on 23 April 2021; accepted on 26 April 2021
Abstract:
The present work reports the length–weight relationships (LWR) and condition factor and of Cirrhinus cirrhosus inhabiting in River Indus, Sindh-Pakistan. The Length-weight relationship is an important tool for fishery management. A total of 340 specimens (individual) of length–weight were measured. A maximum length of the groups was observed 20.7cm and minimum as 9.4cm. The maximum weight was recorded about 84gm and minimum as 6gm. The estimated values of length-weight relationship and condition factor were calculated by formula LeCren (1951), as Kn=0.547, and Fulton as K=0.724. Length-weight was found with a strong correlation of n= 3.101, C=0.0176 with r2=0.894. The results of this work would be beneficial for sustainable management as well as fishery managers.
Keywords:
Cirrhinus Cirrhosis; LWR; Condition Factor; Growth Pattern; Indus River
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