Some Biological Aspects of the Common sole, Solea solea (Linnaeus, 1758) from the SE Black Sea, Türkiye
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This study presents some basic biological parameters of Common sole (Sole solea) which was
obtained as by-catch from small-scale trammel net fishery along Rize coasts in the SE Black Sea. Fish
samples were captured using trammel nets with various mesh sizes from January 2023 to December 2023.
A total of 325 individuals (195 females and 130 males) ranging from 12.3 cm to 22.5 cm TL (mean
15.74±0.114 cm) with body weight varying from 13.25g to 109.73 g (mean 36.10±0.971 g) were sampled
during the study. The sex ratio was calculated as 1.50:1.00 in favor of females that significantly deviated
from the expected ratio of 1:1 (χ² test, p<0.05). The length-weight relationships (LWRs) were determined
as W=0.005TL3.196 for females, W= 0.006TL3.153 for males and W=0.055TL3.166 for combined sex. The b
values of the LWRs were significantly different from the isometric growth indicating (+) allometric growth
across all sexes. The regression analysis revealed that the total length and weight was highly correlated
(r2>0.9). Fulton's condition factor (K) values varied from 0.704 to 1.1.145 (mean 0.868± 0.006) in females
and from 0.735 to 1.092 (mean 0.879±0.006) in males. The current study will provide a scientific dataset
for the fisheries management authority and fisheries scientists for further investigations and comparisons
on the species. Furthermore, the reported results will contribute to the conservation and sustainability of
this species in the Black Sea.
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