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In the Çardak Lagoon, the Mediterranean killifish Aphanius fasciatus exhibits sexually dimorphic growth patterns and a seasonal reproductive cycle that peaks between April and May in association with temperature and salinity changes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To determine the population structure, growth dynamics, and reproductive biology of the Mediterranean killifish (Aphanius fasciatus) in a coastal lagoon environment.

August 30, 2026Marine Biology Research

Reproductive biology and population structure of the Mediterranean killifish Aphanius fasciatus in a coastal lagoon of the Sea of Marmara

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MİMukadder Arslan İhsanoğluÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi İDİsmail Burak DabanÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi YŞYusuf ŞenÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi

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Observational study reveals seasonal spawning dynamics and growth patterns in Mediterranean killifish, highlighting environmental drivers of lagoon population stability.

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To determine the population structure, growth dynamics, and reproductive biology of the Mediterranean killifish (Aphanius fasciatus) in a coastal lagoon environment.
Sampled Aphanius fasciatus monthly between May 2024 and April 2025 using a beach seine net (N=489) in Çardak Lagoon, Sea of Marmara, Türkiye.
Assessed population size structure, length–weight relationships, condition factor, size at first maturity (L₅₀), gonadosomatic index, and fecundity.
Total length ranged from 2.3 to 6.7 cm (mean: 4.3 cm), with positive allometric growth in females (b = 3.21) and isometric growth in males (b = 3.01).
Size at first sexual maturity (L₅₀) was 3.1 cm for females and 4.2 cm for males, with fecundity ranging from 10 to 326 oocytes (mean: 67 ± 6.3).
Gonadosomatic index values peaked between April and May alongside rising temperature and salinity, followed by seasonal recruitment in length–frequency distributions.

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İhsanoğlu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93f08e6c1a8fb52e79cd67 https://doi.org/10.1080/17451000.2026.2716239

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August 30, 2026Marine Biology Research

Reproductive biology and population structure of the Mediterranean killifish Aphanius fasciatus in a coastal lagoon of the Sea of Marmara

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MİMukadder Arslan İhsanoğluÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi İDİsmail Burak DabanÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi YŞYusuf ŞenÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi

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Observational study reveals seasonal spawning dynamics and growth patterns in Mediterranean killifish, highlighting environmental drivers of lagoon population stability.

Key Points

To determine the population structure, growth dynamics, and reproductive biology of the Mediterranean killifish (Aphanius fasciatus) in a coastal lagoon environment.
Sampled Aphanius fasciatus monthly between May 2024 and April 2025 using a beach seine net (N=489) in Çardak Lagoon, Sea of Marmara, Türkiye.
Assessed population size structure, length–weight relationships, condition factor, size at first maturity (L₅₀), gonadosomatic index, and fecundity.
Total length ranged from 2.3 to 6.7 cm (mean: 4.3 cm), with positive allometric growth in females (b = 3.21) and isometric growth in males (b = 3.01).
Size at first sexual maturity (L₅₀) was 3.1 cm for females and 4.2 cm for males, with fecundity ranging from 10 to 326 oocytes (mean: 67 ± 6.3).
Gonadosomatic index values peaked between April and May alongside rising temperature and salinity, followed by seasonal recruitment in length–frequency distributions.

Cite This Study

İhsanoğlu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93f08e6c1a8fb52e79cd67 https://doi.org/10.1080/17451000.2026.2716239

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