Reproductive biology of Capoeta tinca in Gelingullu Reservoir, Turkey
FOLIA ZOOLOGICA, vol.52, no.3, pp.323-328, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 52 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2003
- Journal Name: FOLIA ZOOLOGICA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.323-328
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The breeding and sexual maturation properties of a cyprinid fish Capoeta tinca were studied in Gelingullu Reservoir, a recently impounded dam in Central Anatolia. Ripening of gonads commenced in early spring, whereas spawning occurred between May and June. Sexual maturity age was 2(+) for males and 3(+) for females. The results obtained from this study were compared with those of other populations of C. tinca in Turkey.