Length-Weight Relationships of Lutjanus decussatus as Conservation Target Species in Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area, Indonesia

Lutjanus decussatus, commonly known as the checkered snapper or sadang fish (locally), is a key coral reef species in the Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) and serves as a conservation target and indicator of reef health. This study analyzes the length-weight relationship and growth patter...

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Main Authors: Palufi Gita Endang, Anggara Satria Putra, Laia Dominikus Yoeli Wilson, Shabari Anugrah Riskel, Daniel Nadia Amalina, Irfansyah Rahmat, Nguyen Huong Mai, Susiana Susiana
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Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:BIO Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2024/53/bioconf_macific2024_06008.pdf
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Anggara Satria Putra
Laia Dominikus Yoeli Wilson
Shabari Anugrah Riskel
Daniel Nadia Amalina
Irfansyah Rahmat
Nguyen Huong Mai
Susiana Susiana
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description Lutjanus decussatus, commonly known as the checkered snapper or sadang fish (locally), is a key coral reef species in the Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) and serves as a conservation target and indicator of reef health. This study analyzes the length-weight relationship and growth patterns of sadang fish within the MPA. Purposive sampling was conducted from February to October 2023, with 537 samples collected (175 males, 362 females). Male fish reached a total length (TL) of 29 cm and a weight of 345 g, while females attained a TL of 30 cm and a weight of 410 g. The R² values were 0.93 for males and 0.90 for females. The length-weight regression exponent b was 2.762 for males and 2.748 for females, indicating negative allometric growth (b < 3), where length increases faster than weight. This is the first study to examine the length- weight relationship of L. decussatus in the Anambas Islands MPA, providing essential biological and fisheries data to inform species management strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-4d7f1455853f49369f9cf3e7ed71c4fc2025-08-20T02:14:20ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582024-01-011340600810.1051/bioconf/202413406008bioconf_macific2024_06008Length-Weight Relationships of Lutjanus decussatus as Conservation Target Species in Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area, IndonesiaPalufi Gita Endang0Anggara Satria Putra1Laia Dominikus Yoeli Wilson2Shabari Anugrah Riskel3Daniel Nadia Amalina4Irfansyah Rahmat5Nguyen Huong Mai6Susiana Susiana7National Marine Protected Area Office of Pekanbaru, Ministry of Marine Affairs and FisheriesNational Marine Protected Area Office of Pekanbaru, Ministry of Marine Affairs and FisheriesNational Marine Protected Area Office of Pekanbaru, Ministry of Marine Affairs and FisheriesNational Marine Protected Area Office of Pekanbaru, Ministry of Marine Affairs and FisheriesNational Marine Protected Area Office of Pekanbaru, Ministry of Marine Affairs and FisheriesNational Marine Protected Area Office of Pekanbaru, Ministry of Marine Affairs and FisheriesYSEALI Professional Fellow VietnamDepartment of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries, Raja Ali Haji Maritime UniversityLutjanus decussatus, commonly known as the checkered snapper or sadang fish (locally), is a key coral reef species in the Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) and serves as a conservation target and indicator of reef health. This study analyzes the length-weight relationship and growth patterns of sadang fish within the MPA. Purposive sampling was conducted from February to October 2023, with 537 samples collected (175 males, 362 females). Male fish reached a total length (TL) of 29 cm and a weight of 345 g, while females attained a TL of 30 cm and a weight of 410 g. The R² values were 0.93 for males and 0.90 for females. The length-weight regression exponent b was 2.762 for males and 2.748 for females, indicating negative allometric growth (b < 3), where length increases faster than weight. This is the first study to examine the length- weight relationship of L. decussatus in the Anambas Islands MPA, providing essential biological and fisheries data to inform species management strategies.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2024/53/bioconf_macific2024_06008.pdf
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Susiana Susiana
Length-Weight Relationships of Lutjanus decussatus as Conservation Target Species in Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area, Indonesia
BIO Web of Conferences
title Length-Weight Relationships of Lutjanus decussatus as Conservation Target Species in Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area, Indonesia
title_full Length-Weight Relationships of Lutjanus decussatus as Conservation Target Species in Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area, Indonesia
title_fullStr Length-Weight Relationships of Lutjanus decussatus as Conservation Target Species in Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area, Indonesia
title_full_unstemmed Length-Weight Relationships of Lutjanus decussatus as Conservation Target Species in Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area, Indonesia
title_short Length-Weight Relationships of Lutjanus decussatus as Conservation Target Species in Anambas Islands Marine Protected Area, Indonesia
title_sort length weight relationships of lutjanus decussatus as conservation target species in anambas islands marine protected area indonesia
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