Authors : Mahendra D. Fofandi
Abstract: Lizardfish fishery in Veraval is majorly supported by Saurida tumbil. It is exploited by trawls and gillnets throughout the year. The length range of S. tumbil was found to be 15.20-39.90 cm. The length-weight relationship is described as slope (b) 3.190±0.060 for male and 3.267±0.048 for female. It also confirms the growth is allometric growth of this species. The food was mostly comprised of fishes, shrimps and squids. Food and feeding analysis confirmed the carnivorous feeding behavior of this species. The overall sex ratio was 1.41. Absolute fecundity was 32,148-76,742 kg body weight.
Mahendra D. Fofandi , 2011. Investigations on Some Biological Aspects of Lizardfish (Saurida tumbil) Landed along Veraval Coast. Journal of Fisheries International, 6: 62-66.