Population Dynamics of Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus, 1758) in the Coastal Area of Ban Laem, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province
Abstract
The study on population dynamics of Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus, 1758) were estimated using length-frequency data from the coastal area of Ban Laem, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand during May 2012 to April 2013. Monthly length frequency data of Blue Swimming Crab were analyzed by FiSAT II. Asymptotic length (L∞) and growth co-efficient (K) were 15.49 cm and 0.45 year-1, respectively. The growth performance index (j/) was 2.03. Total mortality (Z) by length-converted catch curve was 3.69 year-1, of which fishing mortality (F) was 2.36 year-1and natural mortality (M) was 1.33 year-1. The exploitation level (E) of Blue Swimming Crab was 0.64. The recruitment pattern was continuous with one major peak in the months of March to July. Keywords : population dynamics, Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus, 1758), coastal area of Ban LaemReferences
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Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus Lin) from a Small-scale Fishery and Their
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Commercially Important Portunid Crabs from the Moreton Bay region of Queensland, Australia,
University of Queensland, Australia. 253 pp.
Cannicci, S., Guebas, F.D., Anyona, D. & Vannini, M. (1996). Natural Diet and Feeding Habits of
Thalamita crenata (Decapod: Portunidae). Journal of Crustacean Biology, 16(4), 678-683.
Edgar, G.J. (1990). Predatory-prey Interaction in Seagrass Beds II Distribution and Diet of the Blue Manna
Crab Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus at Cliff Head, Western Australia. Journal of Experimental
Marine Biology and Ecology, 139, 23-32.
Gayanilo, F.C.J., Sparre, P. & Pauly, D. (1995). FAOICLARM Stock Assessment Tools (FiSAT) User’s
Manual. FAO Computerized Information Series Fisheries, 126 p.
Janekitkarn, S. (1995). Some Ecological of Fishes in the Seagrass Bed at Had Chao Mai National Park,
Changwat Trang. Master of Degree Thesis, Kasetsart University, Bangkok. (in Thai)
Jindalikit, J. (2001). Biology of the Blue Swimming Crab Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus,1766) in the Upper
Gulf of Thailand. In: Seminar Report 2001 Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and
Cooperatives, Bangkok. 252 p. (in Thai)
Jindalikit, J., Pinputasin, J., Sereeruk, K. & Wongtho, S. (2007). Biology and Stock Assessment of Blue
Swimming Crab Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Upper Gulf of Thailand. Technical
Paper No. 3/2007, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center (Samut
Prakan), Marine Fisheries Research and Development Bureau, Department of Fisheries. (in Thai)
Kakai, N. (2004). Community Structure of Benthic Macrofauna in Seagrass Habitat at Kung Krabaen Bay,
Chanthaburi. Master of Degree Thesis, Burapha University, Chonburi Province. (in Thai)
Kamrani, E., Sabili, A.N. & Yahyavi, M. (2010). Assessment and Reproductive Biology of the Blue
Swimming Crab, Portunus pelagicus in Bandar Abbas Coastal Waters, Northern Persian Gulf.
Journal of the Persian Gulf, 1(2), 11-22.
Kankamnerd, K. (2006). Study on Relationships between Environmental Factors and Distribution of
Echinoderms in Coral Reefs and Seagrass Beds of Thailand. Master of Degree Thesis, Kasetsart
University, Bangkok. (in Thai)
Kaoeian, K. (2004). Hatching and Nursing of the Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus, Linnaeus,
1758). Technical Paper No. 17/2004, Phangnga Coastal Fisheries Research and Development
Center, Department of Fisheries. (in Thai)
Khowhit, S. & Chunkao, K. (2017). The Study of Phetchaburi Municipal Wastewater Treatment Efficiency
on Water Quality and Coastal Ecosystems of Laem Phak Bia, Laem Phak Bia Sub District, Ban
Laem District, Phetchaburi Province. Srinakharinwirot Science Journal, 33(2),159-170. (in Thai)
Kiriyakij, A. (2004). Effects of Salinity, Type of Feed and Shelter on Development, Growth and Survival
Rate for Larviculture of Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus). Master of Degree
Thesis, Burapha University,Chonburi Province. (in Thai)
Koolkalya, S, Matchakuea, U. & Jutagate, T. (2017). Catch Status and Trend Analysis of Brachyuran
Fisheries in the Gulf of Thailand. Burapha Science Journal, 22(1), 240-250. (in Thai)
King, M. (1995). Fisheries Biology: Assessment and Management. Fishing News Books. Oxford,
England. 341p.
Kunsook, C. (2006). Population Dynamics of Blue Swimming Crab Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus 1758) at
Kung Krabaen Bay, Chanthaburi Province. Master of Degree Thesis , Chulalongkorn University,
Bangkok. (in Thai)
Kunsook, C., Gajaseni, N. & Paphavasit, N. (2014). A Stock Assessment of Blue Swimming Crab Portunus
pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758) for Sustainable Management in Kung Krabaen Bay, Gulf of Thailand.
Tropical Life Sciences Research, 25(1), 41-59.
Kuptawatin, W. (2004). Seed Production of Blue Swimming Crab Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus. for
Released to the Nature. Technical Paper No. 1/2004. Rayong Coastal Aquaculture Station,
Maung District, Rayong Province, Fisheries Department. (in Thai)
Maiwat, N. (2007). Physical Characteristic Change and Retardation of Cuticle Strength of Post Molt Blue
Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus). Master of Degree Thesis, Burapha University, Chonburi
Province. (in Thai)
Marine and Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute. (2006). Seagrasses in Thai Waters.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Bangkok. (in Thai)
Monthum, Y. (2008). Ecology of Free-living Marine Nematodes in Tha Len Bay Seagrass Bed, Krabi
Province. Philology of Degree Thesis, Kasetsart University, Bangkok. (in Thai)
Oniam, V. (2011). Study on Mortality Causes of Cultured Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus
Linnaeus, 1758) in Earthen Ponds. Master of Degree Thesis, Kasetsart University, Bangkok.
(in Thai)
Pauly, D. & David, N. (1981). ELEFAN I BASIC Program for the Objective Extraction of Growth Parameters
from Length Frequency Data. Meeresforschung, 28, 205-11.
Pauly, D. (1983). Some Simple Methods for the Assessment of Tropical Fish Stocks. FAO Fisheries
Technical Paper, (254), 52 p.
Pauly, D. (1990). Length-converted Catch Curves and the Seasonal Growth of Fishes. ICLARM Fishbyte,
8(3), 33-38.
Pisit, T. (2003). Tidal Current Model in the Navigational Channels of Upper Gulf of Thailand by
Mathematical Model. Master of Degree Thesis, Kasetsart University, Bangkok. (in Thai)
Pratoomchat, B., Sawangwong, P. & Machado, J. (2002). Effects of Salinity on Molting Process and
Physicochemical Changes in Mud Crab (Scylla serrata). National Research Council of Thailand,
Bangkok. (in Thai)
Thompson, W.F. & Bell, F.H. (1934). Biological Statistics of the Pacific Halibut Fishery Effect of Changes in
Intensity Upon Total Yield Per Unit of Gear, Rep. International Pacific Halibut Commission, 8,
1-49.
Tiensongrusmee, B. (2004). Technology of Blue Swimming Crab Aquaculture. Star Team Manage Group,
Bangkok. (in Thai)
Tong-u-dom, S., Na-u-dom, T. & Buranapratheprat, A. (2019). The Responses of a Hydrodynamic Model
to Different Open Boundary Conditions in the Northern Gulf of Thailand. Burapha Science Journal,
22(3,) 259-272. (in Thai)
Sanlee, D. & Chiayvareesajja, J. (2012). Abundance and Distribution of Blue Swimming Crabs Portunus
pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758) in Four Villages Conservation Area of Trang Province. Thaksin
University Journal (Supplement), 15(3), 65-72. (in Thai)
Sawetvanichakul, S. (2014). Influence of Treated Wastewater on Ecological Niche of Benthos on Laem
Phak Bia Beach, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province. Master of Degree Thesis, Kasetsart
University, Bangkok. (in Thai)
Sawusdee, A. & Songrak, A., (2009). Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment of Blue Swimming Crab
(Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus, 1758) in the Coastal Area of Trang Province, Thailand, Walailak
Journal of Science and Technology, 6(2), 189-202.
Siammai, A. (2009). Fishery Resource Value of Seagrass Bed Utilization by Community of Libong Island,
Trang Province. Master of Degree Thesis, Kasetsart University, Bangkok. (in Thai)
Soasung, H. (2009). Spatial and Temporal Variations in Relative Abundance and in Size of Individuals of
Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus Lin) from a Small-scale Fishery and Their
Management Implications. Master of Degree Thesis, Kasetsart University, Bangkok. (in Thai)
Songrak, A., Nitiratsuwan, A. & Suttongkong, C. (2005). Stock Assessment of Blue Swimming Crabs
(Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus) in Sikao Bay Trang Province. Rajamangala Institute of
Technology, Trang Province. (in Thai)
Sparre, P. & Venema, S.C. (1992). Introduction to Tropical fish Stock Assessment. Rome: FAO Fisheries
Technical Paper. 376 p.
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