Study of some reproductive aspects of Penaeus semisulcatus shrimp in marine Iraqi water, North West Arabian Gulf

Abstract

The reproductive periods of Penaeus semisulcatus were investigated from July 2013 to Jun 2014, the results shows two reproductive peaks in this species, the first was in May and the second in December. Five stages were detected for oval development, these were: Immature, early mature, late mature, full mature and spent. The females have more weights have heaver ovaries.

Keywords

• Reproductive aspects, Penaeus semisulcatus, marine Iraqi water