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Age Structure and Growth Characteristics of the Endemic Fish Oxygymnocypris stewartii (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae: Schizothoracinae) in the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Tibet.

Authors :
Yin-Tao Jia
Yi-Feng Chen
Source :
Zoological Studies; Jan2011, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p69-75, 7p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents a study which investigated the growth characteristics and age structure of Oxygymnocypris stewartii from Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, China. The study collected 430 specimens and determined its sexes through the gonads' external appearance. Results show that during the first three years, O. stewartii grew faster compared to other schizothoracines in the same region.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10215506
Volume :
50
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Zoological Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
70349571