Propagation and rearing of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) - a review

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University of Guilan

Abstract

Zander (Sander lucioperca) is a valuable species with desired specifications like high growth rate and delicious meat which makes it so appropriate for aquaculture goals and subsequently, its cultivation has begun in many countries around the world during recent two decades. This species is endemic to Iranian southern Caspian Sea basin and has high commercial value in this region, but unfortunately, over harvesting and habitats destruction has led to diminish of its natural stocks. Therefore, introduce of this species for aquaculture purposes in different culture systems such as earthen ponds, raceways, cages and recirculating facilities is very important. According to high commercial importance of pikeperch in Iran and other countries, looks that access to biotechniques of propagation and rearing and also, determining environmental and nutritional requirements of this fish could lead to development in aquaculture of this valuable species in future. Therefore, the current paper tried to review methods for propagation and rearing of pikeperch.

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