A study on length-weight relationship and relative condition factor (Kn) of Labeo calbasu (Hamilton) from Keenjhar Lake (Distt. Thatta), Sindh, Pakistan

Authors

  • M. Mastoi
  • N. T. Narejo
  • P. K. Lashari
  • H. B. Khoso
  • Z. A. Larik

Keywords:

Labeo calbasu, Length-weight relationship, Condition factor.

Abstract

The relationship between length, weight and relative condition factor (Kn) of Labeo culbasu (Hamilton) from Keenjhar Lake (Distt. Thatta) Sindh, were studied by measurements of 227 specimens collected during June to November, 2004. These fishes ranged from 18.2-52.8 cm in length (TL) and 150-2150 g in weight. The relation between the total length and weight of male, female and combined sexes of L.calbasu is described as Log W=-0.92+2.42 x Log L for males, Log W= -1.83 +3.05 x Log L for females and Log W=-0.95 +2.46 Log L. for sexes combined. The mean relative condition factor (Kn) values ranged from 0.98 to 1.09 (Mean 1.02 SD ± 0.11) for males, 0.85 to 1.92 (Mean 1.09 SD ± 0.85) for females and 0.96 to 1.32 (Mean 1.06 SD ± 0.26) for combined sexes. The length weight relationship and relative condition factor shows that the growth of L. calbasa from Keenjhar Lake (District Thatta). Sindh is isometric

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Published

2005-12-14

How to Cite

M. Mastoi, N. T. Narejo, P. K. Lashari, H. B. Khoso, & Z. A. Larik. (2005). A study on length-weight relationship and relative condition factor (Kn) of Labeo calbasu (Hamilton) from Keenjhar Lake (Distt. Thatta), Sindh, Pakistan. Sindh University Research Journal - SURJ (Science Series), 37(2). Retrieved from https://sujo.usindh.edu.pk/index.php/SURJ/article/view/6883

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 2 (2005): Sindh University Research Journal (Science Series) SURJ

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