Biological study and population dynamics of Carassius auratus gibelio in Anzali Lagoon

Considering the reduction of valuable commercial fish in Anzali lagoon during last decades and presence of the silver crucian carp with high frequency; the research project or 'Biological aspects and population dynamics or Carassius auratus" was designed. The study area was stratified to four regions (Abknar, Siah-keshim, Markazi and Sheyjan). Sampling were carried out bi-weekly by using electro-shocker. The mean fork length and mean weight for both sexes were measured 19.5±5.8 cm, and 196.8±137.4 g respectively. Also, the mean age was estimated 2.6±1.3 years (n=750) and minimum and maximum fork length were measured 2.5 and 31.5 cm respectively. The mean length, weight and the age of silver crucian carp in Siah-keshim region were higher than the other regions. The spawning season of this species was found from May to June. The results showed a sex ratio of F:M=99.3:0.7. Some calculated population parameters were as follows: exploitation rate = 0.47, L∞ = 36.0 cm and K = 0.23 per year