Table 2.
Sample characteristics of the black-chinned tilapia Sarotherodon melanotheron from six wild populations acclimatised to different salinities that prevailed in their habitats.
| Ecosystem | Station | Site number | GPS coordinates | Salinity (psu) | WT(°C) | NI | FL range (mm) | W range (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiers Lake | Keur Momar Sarr | 1 | 16°15′00″N, 15°50′00″W | 0 | 28 | 10 | 120–149 | 32–45 |
| Gambia | Balingho | 2 | 13°29′00″N, 15°37′00″W | 22 | 29 | 10 | 122–152 | 42–60 |
| Hann plage | Hann Bay | 3 | 14°43′16″N, 17°26′13″W | 37 | 28 | 10 | 124–161 | 41–80 |
| Saloum estuary | Missirah | 4a | 13°40′60″N, 16°30′01″W | 40 | 28 | 10 | 135–165 | 40–92 |
| Saloum estuary | Foundiougne | 4b | 14°08′00″N, 16°28′00″W | 60 | 28 | 10 | 122–145 | 40–52 |
| Saloum estuary | Kaolack | 4c | 14°11′00″N, 16°15′00″W | 100 | 26 | 10 | 123–147 | 33–51 |
WT: water temperature; NI: number of individuals; FL: fork length; W: weight.