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Fecundity of Oreochromis niloticus
Main Ref: Offem, B.O., Y.A. Samsons and I.T. Omoniyi, 2008
Country: Nigeria
Locality: Cross River (Jan 2004-Dec 2006)
Ecosystem: Cross
Absolute Fecundity Fecundity Type:total fecundity
  min   22 (g) (cm)   Ref: Offem, B.O., Y.A. Samsons and I.T. Omoniyi, 2008
  max   408 (g) (cm)  
  mean     (g) (cm)  
Comments on Fecundity: Mean fecundity: 215 +/- 193 eggs (Ref. 85170).
Relative Fecundity
Min: Ref.:
Mean: Ref.:
Max: Ref.:
Fecundity/length relationship ( F = a * L ^b):
  Size: 12.4 - 35.6(cm) SL 
  n: 65
  a: 95% confidence limit:  
  b: 95% confidence limit:  
  r2: 0.810
Spawning Cycles: 1 (1/y)   Ref: Offem, B.O., Y.A. Samsons and I.T. Omoniyi, 2008
Comments: Peak breeding activity occurs from July to Aug. (Ref. 85170). Mean fecundity: 215 +/- 193 eggs (Ref. 85170).
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