Reproductive Biology and Sustainable Management of Round Scad (Decapterus ruselli) in the Sunda Strait | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||
| Volume 29, Issue 5, September and October 2025, Pages 2011-2033 PDF (1.1 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.371933.5635 | ||
| Authors | ||
| AYUNINGTYAS INDRAWATI* 1; Putri Sapira Ibrahim2; Fione Yukita Yalindua1; Ana Faricha1; Nuralim Pasisingi3; Siti Aisyah4; Sulistiono Sulistiono5 | ||
| 1Research Center for Biota Systems, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia | ||
| 2The Institute of Evolutionary Science of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France | ||
| 3Aquatic Resources Management Study Programme, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo | ||
| 4Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Bangka Belitung, Indonesia | ||
| 5Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University Kemdari Indonesia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The round scad (Decapterus russelli) is a commercially valuable fish species in the Sunda Strait, requiring sustainable management to prevent overexploitation. This study examined its reproductive biology, including first gonadal maturation size, gonadal maturation index, fecundity, and spawning patterns, to support conservation efforts. Findings indicate that female round scad reach gonadal maturity at 187mm, while males mature at 19mm. The species follows a partial spawning pattern, with peak spawning activity observed in May and July. The fecundity of round scad varies significantly, ranging from 1,774 to 196,031 eggs, influenced by body weight. The gonadal somatic index (GSI) fluctuates, with females exhibiting higher values than males, peaking in May. Sustainable management strategies include implementing a minimum catch size of 187mm, adjusting fishing net mesh sizes to 1.4 inches, and enforcing seasonal closures during peak spawning months. Effective fisheries management requires collaboration between local authorities, fisheries officers, and fishing communities. By adopting science-based conservation measures, the long-term sustainability of round scad resources in the Sunda Strait can be ensured. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Decapterus ruselli; Fisheries management; Gonadal maturity; Reproductive biology; Sunda Strait | ||
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