A review of catfish (Siluriformes) hybridization

A Gutiérrez-Barragán, A Varela-Romero… - Reviews in Fish Biology …, 2025 - Springer
Hybridization, defined as the crossing between individuals from different populations, is a
common phenomenon in fishes. Moreover, many fish hybrids have been developed to be …

Comparative reproductive and growth performance of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) and its hybrid induced with synthetic hormone and pituitary gland of Clarias …

PE Ndimele, FG Owodeinde - Turkish Journal of Fisheries and …, 2012 - dergipark.org.tr
A study was conducted to determine the comparative reproductive, growth performances
and nutrient utilization of Clarias gariepinus and its hybrid" heteroclarias" using ovaprim and …

Embryonic and larval developmental stages of African giant catfish Heterobranchus bidorsalis (Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, 1809) (Teleostei, Clariidae)

WA Olaniyi, OG Omitogun - SpringerPlus, 2014 - Springer
The dearth of African giant catfish Heterobranchus bidorsalis seeds poses great threat to its
aquaculture and biodiversity, hence detailed knowledge and understanding of its …

[PDF][PDF] Evaluating the efficacy of pituitary gland extracts and ovaprim in induced breeding and fry quality of Clarias gariepinus, Burchell (Pisces: Claridae)

E Okere, ES Erondu, N Zabbey - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 2015 - academia.edu
This study compared the effectiveness of Ovaprim and pituitary gland extract (PGE) in
induced spawning of the African mud catfish, Clarias gariepinus, using reproductive output …

Normal haematological and blood biochemistry values of cultured Heteroclarias hybrid in South East Nigeria

CO Okorie-Kanu, NJ Unakalamba - Comparative Clinical Pathology, 2015 - Springer
This study investigated the normal haematological and blood biochemistry profile of
apparently healthy cultured hybrid catfish Heteroclarias reared in concrete ponds in South …

Growth performances of Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus bidorsalis and their hybrid (Heteroclarias) in earthen ponds in Badagry, Southwest, Nigeria

F Owodeinde, P Ndimele, K Fakoya… - Nigerian Journal of …, 2017 - nijfaq.com.ng
The mass propagation of good quality fish, seeds remains a major constraint to aquaculture
in Nigeria. This study compared growth performances of Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus …

Growth and survival assessment from African lungfish (Clarias gariepinus) and its hybrid with two species of heterobranchus

I Abdulraheem, MIO Abubakar - Acta Aquatica: Aquatic Sciences …, 2024 - ojs.unimal.ac.id
Obtaining good quality and quantity of fish seeds for increasing fish production is a major
quest by fish farmers. This study examined the growth responses and survival of Clarias …

Response of wild smooth-head catfish (Clarias liocephalus) fingerlings reared in earthen ponds

J Yatuha, J Kangâ, D Sikawa… - African Journal of …, 2020 - academicjournals.org
Clarias liocephalus, an important small fish in the diet of rural households, is threatened by
wetland degradation and overfishing for use as live bait. This study aimed at establishing the …

[PDF][PDF] Induced spawning of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) using goat (Capra aegagrushircus) and pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) pituitary extracts

JS Doctolero, DS Sotero, LJ Fajardo - Journal of Fisheries, 2022 - academia.edu
Concerns relating to cost and availability have directed traditional farmers to expand options
on the induced spawning of fish for viable production of seeds. The study was conducted to …

[PDF][PDF] Reproductive Performance and Short-Term Growth Pattern of The Progenies of the Reciprocal Hybrids of Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis

NS Anene, KC Confidence - Survival, 2022 - academia.edu
The hybrids of Clarias gariepinus with Heterobranchus species are economically very
important. The reciprocal interspecific progenies of Clarias gariepinus♀ x Heterobranchus …