First data on big-scale sand smelt<i> Atherina</i><i> boyeri</i> Risso, 1810 (Pisces: Atherinidae) from Kılıçkaya Dam Lake, Turkey
JOURNAL OF FISHERIES, vol.12, no.2, 2024 (ESCI)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.17017/j.fish.620
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF FISHERIES
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Gazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This research presents primary evidence regarding the occurrence of Atherina boyeri in K & imath;l & imath;& ccedil;kaya Dam lake. A total of 345 specimens were obtained from local fishermen during May to June 2023. The sampled fish displayed a length range between 50.30 and 94.24 mm and weight between 0.76 and 4.30 g. The study established the length-weight relationship (LWR) based on total length (TL) as W = 0.00002285 L 2.7018 for females, W = 0.00003297 L 2.6033 for males and W = 0.00002501 L 2.6746 for the pooled individuals. The exponential value b of TL-W ratio was determined as 2.6746, indicating negative allometric growth in the species. The average condition factor (CF) was computed as 0.641 +/- 0.067. This investigation not only provides initial and valuable insights into the presence of A. boyeri in K & imath;l & imath;& ccedil;kaya Dam lake but also enhances the understanding of the diversity of aquatic ecosystem. The findings of this study offer practical guidance to local fishery management authorities and decision-makers aiding in the implementation of suitable fishery management strategies to ensure the sustainability of fishery resources.