Age and Growth of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) in Six Rivers of the Southern Part of Caspian Basin

Azarmidokht Kheyrandish; Asghar Abdoli; Hossein Mostafavi; Hamid Niksirat; Mehdi Naderi; Saber Vatandoost

doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2010.8.12

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Age and Growth of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) in Six Rivers of the Southern Part of Caspian Basin

Authors:

Azarmidokht Kheyrandish | Asghar Abdoli | Hossein Mostafavi | Hamid Niksirat | Mehdi Naderi | Saber Vatandoost

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.8-12

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396255

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2010.8.12

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Abstract:

 Problem statement: Because of dramatic declines in stocks of brown trout in southern part of Caspian basin, the population's structure of brown trout (Salmo trutta) in several rivers were studied to provide data for conservation programs. Approach: The structure of the populations in the six rivers of the southern part of Caspian basin including: Keliyare, Khojirood, Lar, Shirinrood, Rig cheshme and Pajimiyane, were studied. Results: Five age classes, ranged from 0+-4+ years, were determined. The most frequent age classes belong to 1+ and 2+. The length ranged from 78-305 mm and weight ranged from 3.6-390 g. Also, the condition factor ranged from 0.58-1.47. The highest and lowest length, weight and condition factor were observed in Lar and Rig cheshme, respectively. In 5 out of 6 rivers, females were dominant over males. The highest and lowest female: Male ratios were observed in Pajimiane (6.75:1) and Khojirood (0.8:1), respectively. Significant relationships were found between total length of brown trout with depth (r = 0.6, p<0.0001) and width (r = 0.68, p<0.0001) of habitats in these studied areas. Conclusion: According to our knowledge, this is the first report of brown trout from Kelyare and Khojirood rivers. Since size of populations in studied areas are small and majority of these rivers located in low protected locations, it is essential to apply serious measures to protect these vulnerable habitats.

Article Details

Age and Growth of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) in Six Rivers of the Southern Part of Caspian Basin

Authors:

Azarmidokht Kheyrandish | Asghar Abdoli | Hossein Mostafavi | Hamid Niksirat | Mehdi Naderi | Saber Vatandoost

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.8-12

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396255

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2010.8.12

Brown trout

age

growth

Caspian basin

Issues

Article Details

Age and Growth of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) in Six Rivers of the Southern Part of Caspian Basin

Authors: Azarmidokht Kheyrandish | Asghar Abdoli | Hossein Mostafavi | Hamid Niksirat | Mehdi Naderi | Saber Vatandoost

Publisher: Science Publications

Journal: American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.8-12

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2010

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001396255

pISSN: 1557-4563

DOI: 10.3844/ajavsp.2010.8.12

Brown trout

age

growth

Caspian basin

Issues

Authors:

Azarmidokht Kheyrandish | Asghar Abdoli | Hossein Mostafavi | Hamid Niksirat | Mehdi Naderi | Saber Vatandoost

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.5 Issue 1, pp.8-12

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396255

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2010.8.12