Haematological characteristics of Synodontis nigrita of the lower Niger River
Journal Title: Journal of Research in Biology - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Haematological characteristics of Synodontis nigrita in the lower part of river Niger was studied in the present study. A total of 20 adult Synodontis nigrita was collected at a landing site in the lower part of river Niger. The blood samples were collected from the kidney behind the anal fin. The values of the haematological parameters were measured using the standard and approved methods. The following values were recorded, Haemoglobin 9. 36 ± 1.1 g/dl, Red Blood Cells 2.19 ± 0.74 X 1012 g/L, White Blood Cells 2.44 ± 0.24 X 1012 g/L, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration 30.29 ± 0.01 % and Mean Corpuscular Volume 1.65 ± 0.43 U3 and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin 4.75 ± 0.43 p/g. Data obtained from this study will serve as the base line for haematological parameters in the monitoring of fish health and productivity of Synodontis nigrita which will be valuable in this era for increased farming activities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria
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Nwachi Oster Francis, Ekokotu Paterson, Adogbeji .
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