Growth, mortality and recruitment of Decapterus kurroides in Davao Gulf, Philippines

Abstract

The ringnet fishery off Davao, southern Philippines, is briefly described. The major species (36%) in the catch is Decapterus kurroides (Pisces, Carangidae), whose growth parameters and mortality rates (natural and fishing) are estimated, based on length-frequency data collected in 1985-1986 and the Compleat ELEFAN software package.