Historical Perspectives and Overview of the Value of Herbal Medicine

Izah, Sylvester Chibueze; Ogidi, Odangowei Inetiminebi; Ogwu, Matthew Chidozie; Salimon, Saoban Sunkanmi; Yusuf, Zaharadeen Muhammad; Akram, Muhammad; Raimi, Morufu Olalekan; Iyingiala, Austin-Asomeji

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“…Mudskippers are used by people for food, bait, and medical purposes. They are primarily found in West African mangrove swamps and brackish water bodies along the coast (Ezenwari and Offiah, 2003; Hossain et al ., 2011; Olalekan et al ., 2019; Raimi et al ., 2019; Raimi et al ., 2022a; Saliu et al ., 2023; Sylvester et al ., 2023). The Atlantic mudskipper is found in several African countries including Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria and Ghana.…”

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Fecundity Estimation of Atlantic mudskipperPeriophthalmus barbarusin Ogbo-Okolo mangrove Forest of Santa Barbara River, Bayelsa State Niger Delta, Nigeria

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RationaleFecundity estimation and reproductive biology of Atlantic mudskippers(Periophthalmus barbarus)in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria needs to be studied.ObjectivesTo estimate fecundity, gonadosomatic index, and condition factor ofP. barbarusand describe its reproductive biology.MethodsP. barbarusspecimens were collected from Ogbo-Okolo mangrove forest in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Length, weight, and gonad weight measurements were taken. Fecundity was estimated by the gravimetric method. Length-weight relationship, condition factor, and gonadosomatic index were calculated. Ovarian developmental stages were identified.ResultsHighest mean fecundity of 9612.7 eggs was observed in females of 10.1-12.0 cm standard length and 20.0-27.9 g weight. Length-weight relationship showed specimens were in good condition. Gonadosomatic index was higher in smaller individuals. Four ovarian developmental stages were identified.ConclusionP. barbarusexhibits high fecundity. Reproductive potential is greater in intermediate sized individuals compared to smaller or larger fish.RecommendationsSustainable management practices should be implemented to conserveP. barbarusstocks in the Niger Delta region. Further research into reproductive behavior and ecology is needed.

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