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FISHERIES RESEARCH
卷 84, 期 2, 页码 137-146出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.fishres.2006.10.016
关键词
artisanal fisheries; Elasmobranch; Bahia Almejas; Gulf of California; reproductive biology; Rhinoptera steindachneri
类别
The golden cownose ray, Rhinoptera steindachneri, was one of the mostabundant species landed in artisanal elasmobranch fisheries in the northern Gulf of California (Baja California and Sonora) and Bahia Almejas, Mexico during 1998-1999. In the northern Gulf of California, R. steindachneri was most frequently observed during summer months (11.4% of elasmobranch landings, catch per unit effort (CPUE)=6.8 individuals/vessel trip) and was rare during winter (0.1%, CPUE = 0.1). In Bahia Almejas, its relative abundance was greater during August (5.2%) than June (0.3%), a trend also evident in CPUE (August = 1.2, June = 0.1). The mean size of R. steindachneri landed in the Gulf of California was 64.3 +/- 12.8 (SD) cm disc width (DW). Median size at maturity for Gulf of California specimens was similar for females (70.2 cm DW) and males (69.9 cm DW). Fecundity was found to be one offspring per female, with parturition estimated to occur from late June-August. Size at birth was estimated at 38-45 cm DW after a gestation period of approximately 11-12 months. Greater maximum sizes (to 104 cut DW) and embryo sizes (to 43 cm DW) were observed in Bahia Almejas. The large size at maturity, low fecundity, and long gestation period determined for R. steindachneri indicate that this species could be particularly susceptible to overexploitation. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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