Reproductive biology and length-weight relationship of painted comber, Serranus scriba (Linnaeus, 1758), in the Trogir Bay area (middle-eastern Adriatic)

摘要

The reproductive biology and sexual pattern of Serranus scriba (Linnaeus, 1758) were examined in the Trogir Bay area (middle-eastern Adriatic) from June 2001 to May 2002. The total length (TL) of all observed specimens ranged from 7.1 to 20.0 cm; 50% of the population of this species sexually matured at 9.3 cm TL. Spawning took place from May to August, with a peak in June and July. Positive allometry was established in the length-weight relationship (b = 3.15).