Aspects of the Biology of the Gabon Shrimp Atya gabonensis, Giebel 1875 in the Cross River, Nigeria

Abstract

Atya gabonensis Giebel (Atyidae) is a freshwater shrimp endemic to West Africa. In the Cross River system, it inhabits the rocky bottom characteristic of the central to nothern section of the Cross River. It's reproductive biology and feeling habits were studied from January to June 2006. The onset of spawning was indicated in March by the prevalence of soft-bodied specimens in catch samples. Fecundity of berried females varied with size and month.