Conversion factor for size structure reconstruction and growth of Lophius gastrophysus Miranda Ribeiro, 1915 catches in the South Atlantic Ocean

Authors

  • Arthur Tavares da Silva
  • Rafael de Almeida Tubino
  • Raquel Rennó Mascarenhas Martins
  • Cassiano Monteiro-Neto
  • Marcus Rodrigues da Costa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/2675-2824070.21063atds

Keywords:

Monkfish, Age, Growth, Mortality, Fishing

Abstract

Lophius gastrophysus is an exploited deep-sea demersal fishing resource in the Southeast-South region of Brazil, a capture target for the twin trawl multi-specific bottom trawling fleet. Considered a prized fish, it is commonly processed on board, retaining commercial cuts of the tail called colas. Thus it is difficult to recognize the original length of the specimens and, consequently, to assess the dynamics of sources and the impacts of catches. Individual length and weight data were used to generate body predictive models correlated to the monkfish cola. The parameters of growth, mortality and exploitation rate were also estimated from the size structure of Lophius gastrophysus captured by the industrial bottom trawling fleet in Southeast Brazil between May 2013 and April 2015, assessing monkfish stock based on indirect estimates of life history information. All predictive models of body size showed coefficients of determination above 0.9 (P <0.001), indicating good data adjustments. The growth parameters were determined by the minimum residual variance methodology, being: L = 92.4 cm and k = 0.158/year. The size structure tended to increase with depth in the spring. Individuals under the age of sexual maturity contributed significantly to catches. The length of first sexual maturation was estimated at 48.6 cm and the recruitment age was between 6 and 7 years. The coefficients of total, natural, fishing and exploitation rates were estimated at: Z = 0.676; M = 0.241; F = 0.436 and E = 0.644. The fishing mortality rate was higher than the reference value (E > 0.50) indicating a state of overexploitation of the southeast most part of stock. A review of the current Brazilian legislation established for the species on the southeast coast is recommended.

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29.06.2022

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Conversion factor for size structure reconstruction and growth of Lophius gastrophysus Miranda Ribeiro, 1915 catches in the South Atlantic Ocean . (2022). Ocean and Coastal Research, 70. https://doi.org/10.1590/2675-2824070.21063atds