Hansen, 1980



Citation


Hansen, L.P. (1980) Age, growth, and maturity of the white bream Blicca bjoerkna (L.) in Lake Oyeren, SE Norway. Fauna norvegica, pp. 15-23

Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Blicca bjoerkna Female Age at sexual maturity Females and some males reach maturity at an age of 4 years 4.0 year
Blicca bjoerkna Female Length at sexual maturity Mean of 14.4 14.4 cm
Blicca bjoerkna Female Onset of oogenesis August-September ['August', 'September']
Blicca bjoerkna Female Intensifying oogenesis activity April ['April']
Blicca bjoerkna Female Maximum GSI value Mean of 8, but up to 12% [Mid-May] 8.0 percent
Blicca bjoerkna Male Age at sexual maturity Females and some males reach maturity at an age of 4 years, but most males mature one year earlier 4.0 years
Blicca bjoerkna Male Length at sexual maturity Mean of 11.1-13.3 12.2 cm
Blicca bjoerkna Male Male sexual dimorphism When the white bream reach maturity, females grow faster than males Absent
Blicca bjoerkna Spawning conditions Spawning season In 1974, the white bream spawned from 10 June to 1 July and in 1975 sapwning started at the end of May and lasted about 20 June ['May', 'June', 'July']
Blicca bjoerkna Spawning conditions Spawning period duration 3-4 [In 1974, the white bream spawned from 10 June to 1 July and in 1975 sapwning started at the end of May and lasted about 20 June] 3.5 weeks
Blicca bjoerkna Spawning conditions Parity Older fish with resting gonads were not found, indicating that spawning takes place each year after maturity is reached No category