Reproductive Biology of Bombay Duck (Harpadon nehereus) as a Basis for Sustainable Management in the Malacca Strait

Djunaidi Djunaidi; Tyas Dita  Pramesthy; Muhammad Nur  Arkham; Roma Yuli  Hutapea; Suci Asrina  Ikhsan; Aris  Widagdo; Luchiandini Ika  Pamaharyani; Evi Maya Sari; Syafrialdi  Syafrialdi

doi:10.18343/jipi.31.4.666

Authors

Djunaidi Djunaidi Department of Capture Fisheries, Dumai Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, Dumai 28824, Indonesia
Tyas Dita Pramesthy Department of Capture Fisheries, Dumai Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, Dumai 28824, Indonesia
Muhammad Nur Arkham Department of Capture Fisheries, Dumai Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, Dumai 28824, Indonesia
Roma Yuli Hutapea Department of Capture Fisheries, Dumai Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, Dumai 28824, Indonesia
Suci Asrina Ikhsan Department of Capture Fisheries, Dumai Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, Dumai 28824, Indonesia
Aris Widagdo Department of Capture Fisheries, Dumai Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, Dumai 28824, Indonesia
Luchiandini Ika Pamaharyani Department of Capture Fisheries, Dumai Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, Dumai 28824, Indonesia
Evi Maya Sari Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Animal Science, University of Jambi, Jambi 36122, Indonesia
Syafrialdi Syafrialdi Department of Fishery Resources, Muara Bungo University, Muara Bungo 37212, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18343/jipi.31.4.666

Keywords:

bombay duck, condition factors, hepatosomatic, length-weight

Abstract

The Bombay duck (Harpadon nehereus), a common bycatch species found in various coastal fisheries, has experienced a global population decline. Studies on its reproductive biology, distinguishing between males and females, are still limited, particularly in the Strait of Malacca. This study aimed to investigate sexual dimorphism in the reproductive biology of H. nehereus, including body length distribution, length-weight relationship, growth pattern and coefficient, condition factor (K), hepatosomatic index (HSI), sex ratio, and gonadal maturity stage (GMS). Each specimen was morphometrically measured and dissected to collect data on total length, body weight, growth pattern, condition factor (K), hepatosomatic index (HSI), and gonadal maturity stage (GMS). Linear regression analysis was performed to examine the length frequency distribution, length-weight relationship, and growth pattern, as well as to evaluate the condition factor, hepatosomatic index, sex ratio, and gonadal maturity stage. The results showed that the total length of males ranged from 150 to 309 mm, and that of females from 198 to 309 mm. The length-weight relationship of both sexes showed a positive correlation, indicating positive allometric growth. The condition factor (K₁=3.2753% and K₂=2.9142%) and hepatosomatic index (HSI= 0.00717%) indicated that the physiological status of H. nehereus was generally healthy, with a condition factor value of 1-3. The sex ratio showed a higher number of males than females, with an average ratio of approximately 2.10:1. Analysis of gonadal maturity stages showed that most males were at stage I (immature), while most females were at stage IV (mature).

Keywords: bombay duck, condition factors, hepatosomatic, length-weight

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