Journal of Fisheries International

Year: 2012
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Page No. 13 - 15

Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Hyperopisus bebe occidentalis (Mormyridae) in Kontagora Reservoir, Niger State, Nigeria

Authors : Ibrahim Baba Usman

Abstract: The length-weight relationship and condition factor of Hyperopisus bebe occidentalis from Kontagora reservoir, Nigeria was investigated. About 836 fish samples ranging from 8.10-12.20 cm total length and weighing between 8.40 and 30.40 g, collected from January to December, 2007 were analyzed. The values of a, b and r were 0.0036, 3.320 and 0.893, respectively while the condition factor (K) values ranged from 1.20-2.0 with a mean value of 1.62. Hyperopisus bebe occidentalis exhibited positive allometric growth and the condition of the reservoir is favourable for the survival of the fish species.

How to cite this article:

Ibrahim Baba Usman , 2012. Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Hyperopisus bebe occidentalis (Mormyridae) in Kontagora Reservoir, Niger State, Nigeria. Journal of Fisheries International, 7: 13-15.

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