Some aspects of the ecology and reproduction of the small pelagic cyprinid, Rastrineobola argentea in Lake Victoria

Marshall, J.R. (2001) Some aspects of the ecology and reproduction of the small pelagic cyprinid, Rastrineobola argentea in Lake Victoria. Jinja, Uganda, Lake Victoria Fisheries Research Project, (LVFRP Technical Document, 12)

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Abstract

This study concentrated on the reproductive biology of the small pelagic cyprinid Rastrineobola argentea. The results indicate that this fish is an inshore spawning species, which agrees with other recent studies. It was also found that in areas where fishing intensity was likely to be relatively high, the size at first maturity of R. argentea was reduced, which is likely to be an effect of the fish altering its reproductive strategy according to life history theory. The CPUE results showed a general trend of decreasing with distance from shore, however areas less than one kilometer from the shore were not sampled. Evidence was also found suggesting that the cestode parasite, Ligula intestinalis had an adverse effect on the maturation and fecundity of R. argentea. Some management options concerning the findings in this study are also briefly discussed. (PDF has 82 pages)

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