Contribution to the biology of Ayungin, Therapon Plumbeus (Kner) /

Mercene, Eliadora C.

Contribution to the biology of Ayungin, Therapon Plumbeus (Kner) / Eliadora C. Mercene and Ligaya P. Cabrera

Includes bibliographical references

The ayungin comprises more than 70% of the total fish fauna in Laguna de Bay. The fish is an omnivore, with shrimps as its major food item. Sexual maturity is attained at 3.63 cm for males, and 4.1 cm for females. The monthly average number of eggs ranges from 19,886 to 55,864 per fish. Spawning takes place throughout the year, with the peak period in August.


English eng

2672-2836 (Online)


ichthyofauna
Freshwater fishes
Fish culture


Laguna de Bay (Philippines)