I |
Immature |
Immature fish with ovaries in a pinkish-translucent
colour |
II |
Maturing |
Maturing fish with ovaries in pinkish
colour |
III |
Ripening |
Ripening fish with ovaries in pinkish-yellow
colour |
IV |
Ripe |
Pre-spawning fish with ovaries in orange-pinkish colour with
conspicuous superficial blood vessels |
V |
Partial spent |
Spawning fish with ripe ovaries |
VI |
Running |
Ovaries yellowish-brown |
VII |
Spent |
Ovaries loose and flabby |