This study investigated the fecundity, sex ratio, and condition factor of Heterotis niloticus in Epie Creek, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. 99 samples were collected for 6 months between January - June 2023 using castnets, baited hooks, and gill nets in three stations. Gravimetric metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101010
Objective: This study aims to analyze the length–weight relationship of coconut crabs (Birgus latro) on Meos Ambower Island, evaluate sexual dimorphism in morphometric characteristics, and determine growth patterns based on regression analysis. Research Design: Observational rese...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101011
Handline fishing is a traditional fishing gear still widely used by fishermen to exploit fish resources. Handline fishing is relatively simple and plays a role in supporting the supply of catches and competing with various modern fishing gear. Due to its crucial role, the sustain...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101008
Aims: The present research was conducted to investigate the effect of different spice formulations on the nutritional and microbial quality of smoked hilsha (Tenualosa ilisha) stored under sealed and vacuum-sealed conditions at two storage temperatures: room temperature (28-30°C)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101007
Amidou Kpoumie Nsangou, Arlette Ndjuissi Tamko, Charlemagne Ndedi Koh, Gabel Essome Bang, Georges Fonkwa, Achile Peguy TONFACK, Algrient Nana Towa, Mathieu Duclos Fongang, Malick Ngounga & Thomas Efole Ewoukem·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2025
Background: Aquaculture production of most aquatic species currently farmed relies heavily on wild-type stocks with limited genetic improvement, resulting in low productivity. In recent years, intensive breeding of this species in urban and peri-urban areas has developed and the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101006
This study examined the length-weight relationship and natural diets of Coptodon zillii, Pelmatolapia mariae, and Hemichromis fasciatus in Akomoje Reservoir with aim of evaluating the length weight relationship and condition factors of the species, determine the sex ratio of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101004
The catfish H. bidorsalis is an important component of the local aquatic ecosystem in Oguta Lake. However, the ecological impact of this species remains poorly understood poorly understood, but is one of the common species that is highly valued as fish for food and for their comm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101005
Psidium guajava (guava) leaves are rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, known for their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. These attributes have led to their incorporation in fish diets to enhance growth performance and health status. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101003
The aim of current investigation was to understand the Length - Weight relationship of some local fish in Yashwant Sagar dam during January to March, 2024 to know the fisheries status of the dam. The highest average length and weight were noticed as 57 cm and 4000 g during March...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i101002
Suzy Gwladys KUETE TSOUPOU, Belise Gladyce NANGUEU, Danielle Brenda BALEP NDJANGA, Steeve Arnold SIMO FOTUE, Amidou NSANGOU KPOUMIE, Achile Peguy TONFACK & Thomas EWOUKEM EFOLE·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2025
This study, which lasted approximately 60 days (from May to July 2024), aimed to evaluate the effect of pineapple bran as a feed additive on the growth characteristics of Clarias jaensis. To this end, 225 fry were randomly allocated to five treatment groups (T0, T1, T2, T3 and T4...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i91001