Reproductive behavior of male rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during reproductive period

Authors

  • Jesús Dámaso Bustamante-González Laboratorio de Reproducción Genética y Sanidad Acuícola. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco. Calzada del Hueso N°1100, Col. Villa Quietud, C. P. 04960, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México
  • Martha Rodríguez-Gutiérrez Laboratorio de Reproducción Genética y Sanidad Acuícola. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco. Calzada del Hueso N°1100, Col. Villa Quietud, C. P. 04960, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México
  • Araceli Cortés García Laboratorio de Reproducción Genética y Sanidad Acuícola. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco. Calzada del Hueso N°1100, Col. Villa Quietud, C. P. 04960, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México
  • Mariela González Rentería Laboratorio de Reproducción Genética y Sanidad Acuícola. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco. Calzada del Hueso N°1100, Col. Villa Quietud, C. P. 04960, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México

Keywords:

Oncorhynchus mykiss, Reproductive behavior, Volume, Spermatic concentration, pH

Abstract

In this study it was described and characterized the reproductive behavior of male rainbow trout during reproductive period. Results indicate that reproductive period is in the months of August until February. Semen production variated at population level, 60% of population presented higher production in September 33.59 ± 13.69 mL, 30% in October 28.76 ± 10.22 mL and 10% in November 75.53 mL. Statistical analysis detected significant differences between the months (P<0.05) and at individual level (P<0.05). Spermatozoids concentration mL-1 variated at individual and population level. Spermatic concentration in 70% of population decreased as reproductive period progressed. August and September where the months with highest concentrations of spermatozoids mL-17.71 ± 2.85, 7.76 ± 1.85 x 109 respectively. Statistical analysis detected significate differences between months (P< 0.05). Seminal pH was alkaline with light variations at individual and population level. Statistical analysis did not detected significant differences between months nor individual months (P< 0.05). This confirms that there is a variation in seminal quality of the same organism. Which is interesting for selection of best breeders, decrease maintenance costs and also reduce number of males.

Published

2016-04-25

How to Cite

Jesús Dámaso Bustamante-González, Martha Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, Araceli Cortés García, & Mariela González Rentería. (2016). Reproductive behavior of male rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during reproductive period. Scientific Journal of Animal Science, 5(4), 261-267. Retrieved from http://sjournals.com/index.php/sjas/article/view/207

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