Table 1 Biometrical and reproductive indices of female S. aor broodstock (n = 30). Data presented are expressed as mean ± SD.

Total length (cm)

37.81 ± 1.67

37.71 ± 1.67

Body weight (g)

377.46 ± 16.67

374.43 ± 16.71

Ovary weight (g)

32.81 ± 1.67

32.71 ± 1.67

OD (cm)

0.55 ± 0.08

0.54 ± 0.08

GSI

8.73 ± 0.06^Sig

8.69 ± 0.06^Sig

HSI

1.48 ± 0.16

1.46 ± 0.16

VSI

3.4 ± 0.38

3.57 ± 0.62

IPF

1.16 ± 0.08

1.18 ± 0.14

CF (g/cm³)

0.70 ± 0.06

0.70 ± 0.06

Fecundity (eggs/ female) X 10³

73.84 ± 28.90

73.81 ± 28.89

Oocyte weight (mg)

0.45 ± 0.03^Sig

0.37 ± 0.04^Sig

Oocyte ripeness (%)

27.08 ± 3.33^Sig

12.65 ± 3.05^Sig

Ovipositor color

Reddish to pinkish

Reddish to pinkish