Growth parameters estimates of Maurolicus stehmanni Parin &amp; Kobyliansky 1996 (Teleostei, Sternoptichydae) from south and southeastern Brazilian waters

Bellucco, Andre; Hara, Ana; Almeida, Eduardo Machado; Rossi-Wongtschowski, Carmen Lucia Del Bianco

Abstracts

This paper on the otolith microstructure analysis of Maurolicus stehmanni presents estimates of the species growth parameters and longevity. The species inhabits the outer shelf and slope of the southern and southeastern Brazilian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Growth parameters are important for the knowledge of the species' life history and rational management. M. stehmanni constitutes an important link between the initial and final components of the alimentary chain of the open sea ecosystem, being one of the main food items for squids and large pelagic fish. Among the various applied methods those which presented the most coherent values for growth parameters and were best adapted to the von Bertallanfy's equation were: Li= 55mm K= 0.0088/day and to= 5.5 days Maurolicus stehmanni's longevity is of less than one year (around 220 days) and the sagita daily otolith rings are useful for the determination of its age.

Maurolicus stehmanni; daily growth; growth equations; mortality; Brazilian EEZ; Sternoptichydae

Este estudo, baseado na análise da microestrutura dos otólitos de Maurolicus stehmanni, apresenta estimativas dos parâmetros de crescimento e longevidade para esta espécie que habita a plataforma externa e o talude da ZEE sul-sudeste do Brasil. Estes parâmetros são importantes para o conhecimento da estratégia de vida da espécie e para o manejo deste recurso, que constitui um importante elo entre os componentes iniciais e finais da teia alimentar no ecossistema de mar aberto, sendo um dos principais itens na dieta das lulas e grandes peixes pelágicos. Dentre os vários métodos aplicados, os valores dos parâmetros de crescimento mais coerentes com a estratégia da espécie e que melhor se ajustaram à equação de von Bertallanfy foram: Li= 55mm K= 0.0088/dia e to= 5.5 dias. A espécie vive cerca de 220 dias e as marcas diárias nos otólitos sagita são apropriadas para a determinação da idade.

Maurolicus stehmanni; anéis diários; idade; crescimento; ZEE Brasil; Sternoptichydae

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Campana, S. E. & Neilson, J. D. 1985. Microstructure of fish otoliths. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 42:1014-1032.
Campana, S. E. 1992. Measurement and interpretation of the microstructure of fish otoliths. In: Stevenson, D. K. & Campana, S. E. eds. Otolith microstructure examination and analysis. Can. Spec. Publ. aquat. Sci., 117:59-71.
Campana, S. E. 2001. Accuracy, precision and quality control in age determination, including a review of the use and abuse of age validation methods. J. Fish. Biol., 59:197-242.
Clark, C. W. & Levy, D. A. 1988. Diel vertical migration by juvenile sockeye salmon and the antipredation window. Am. Nat., 131:271-290.
Ekau, W. & Blay, J. 2000. Validation of daily increment deposition and early development in the otoliths of Sarotherodon melanotheron J. Fish. Biol., 57:1539-1549.
Gartner, J. V. Jr. 1991. Life histories of three species of lanternfishes (Pisces: Myctophidae) from the eastern Gulf of Mexico. 1. Morphological and microstructural analysis of sagittal otoliths. Mar. Biol., 111(1):11-21.
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