Broodstock development, induced spawning and larval rearing of the bilih, Mystacoleucus padangensis (Bleeker, 1852), a vulnerable species, and its potential as a new aquaculture candidate
Hafrijal Syandri,
Azrita Azrita,
Rinold Thamrin
et al.
Abstract:Background: Mystacoleucus padangensis living in Lake Singkarak, Indonesia, has high potential market demand but is threatened by overfishing and has not been successfully cultured. This study describes the first broodstock development, induced breeding, and larval rearing of M. padangensis. Methods: A total of 1,000 female and 1,000 male broodfish were collected from the wild and reared in two concrete ponds (128 m2) at the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, P.T. Semen Padang, Indonesia. The broodfish were … Show more
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