The fecundity of hake (Merluccius merluccius L.) and red pandora (Pagellus erythrinus L.) in Greek Seas

Abstract

       The fecundity of hake, Merluccius merluccius, and red pandora, Pagellus erythrinus, was investigated from 55 and 27 specimens respectively. There were no significant corre­lations between the size of the eggs and the size of the fish. Diameters of mature oocytes ranged from 0.45 to 0.80 and 0.35 to 0.60 mm for hake and red pandora respectively. Fecundity ranged from 24,000 to 296,300 and 22,000 to 362,000 mature ova for hake and red pandora. Fecundity increased exponentially with fish length, weight and age in both spe­cies. The correlation between fecundity and length and between fecundity and weight being slightly better than that between fecundity and age.