Reproductive Biology of Chelon dumerili (Steindachner, 1870) in Saloum Delta, Senegal (West Africa)

A study on the reproductive biology of Chelon dumerili (Mugilidae) in Senegal's Saloum Delta revealed that females outnumber males significantly, with a sex ratio favoring females at 61.67%. The species' peak reproductive period was identified as March to May, based on gonadal maturation stages and the gonado-somatic index. Males reached sexual maturity at a smaller size (23.6 cm) compared to females (24.5 cm). These findings provide critical insights for sustainable management of this understudied resource in the Sangomar Marine Protected Area.

Faye, A., Dieng, C., Sarr, A., Ndiaye, W., & Diouf, M. (2023). Reproductive Biology of Chelon dumerili (Steindachner, 1870) in Saloum Delta, Senegal (West Africa). International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 17(3), 962–972. https://doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v17i3.16