Gonadal development, spawning, growth and survival of the crayfish Procambarus llamasi at three different water temperatures

Claudia Carmona-Osalde, Miguel Rodriguez-Serna, Miguel A. Olvera-Novoa, Pedro Joaquin Gutierrez-Yurrita

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Abstract

A study was done of the effect of three water temperatures (16, 21 and 26°C) on the growth, survival, gonad development and spawning rates of Procambarus llamasi during a 90-day trial. Juveniles (<40 mm total length) were stocked at 76 org/m2 density, and at a 1:1 M/F ratio. Growth improved in all treatments with increasing temperature, showing significant differences between sexes. Males grew more than females and achieved larger sizes with statistical differences (p<0.05) between treatments. Survival rate exhibited a negative relationship to temperature, with significant differences (p<0.05) between the 16°C treatment and the others, but not between the 21 and 26°C. Survival rate decreased from 90% at 16°C to 42% at 26°C. Ovary development increased as temperature increased. The gonadosomatic and maturation indexes were significantly different (p<0.05) between the 16°C treatment and the others, but not between the 21 and 26°C treatments. Spawning rate exhibited no relationship to temperature, with optimum results (22%) at 21°C.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)305-316
Number of pages12
JournalAquaculture
Volume232
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Apr 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gonadal development
  • Procambarus llamasi
  • Temperature

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