Oocyte quality of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) during the reproductive season

Braz J Biol. 2015 May;75(2):279-84. doi: 10.1590/1519-6984.10113.

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze the Colossoma macropomum reproductive behavior and quality of the female gametes throughout the reproductive season. The experiment was carried out in Pimenta Bueno - Rondônia State (Northern Brazil) during the reproductive season (2010-2011) using 36 females. Each sampling was performed on a 15 ± 5 days interval. Female gametes were collected by stripping and the following analyses were performed: weight of oocytes released (g); productivity index, fertilization and hatching rate. During the sampling period was verified effect (p < 0.05) of collecting time into the season for oocytes weight, productivity index and fertilization rate. Although the period 3 (December) did not differ significantly from other periods, it showed better parameters for the quality of C. macropomum oocytes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Body Weight
  • Brazil
  • Characidae / classification
  • Characidae / physiology*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Oocytes / physiology*
  • Reproduction / physiology*
  • Seasons