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New Records of the Egg Development Phase of Varuna litterata in the Lower Serayu River, Central Java sinaga, sorbakti; Widodo , Maheno Sri; Maimunah, Yunita
Journal of Aquaculture and Fish Health Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): JAFH Vol. 13 No. 3 September 2024
Publisher : Department of Aquaculture

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jafh.v13i3.54757

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One of the Brachyura crabs found in the lower reaches of the Serayu River is Varuna litterata, also known as the "herring bow crab". This crab usually inhabits shallow tidal areas and hides under rocks, logs, or dead leaves. It is a highly adapted crab found in a wide range of salinities. V. litterata is also a fishery product consumed in Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. This research was conducted in the Lower Serayu River, Central Java, which consists of three observation stations, namely: 1) the first station is located above the dam with fresh water, 2) the second station is below the dam with fresh water properties and 3) the third station is downstream (estuary) of the Serayu River with brackish water. This research was conducted for four months, from October 2023 to January 2024. This study aimed to determine the level of egg development in V. litterata. The results showed that V. litterata experienced four stages in egg development and then hatched into zoea. At the initial development stage, V. litterata eggs will be purple; in the second stage, the eggs will turn reddish; in the third development stage, the eggs will turn orange to brownish; and in the fourth stage, the eggs will develop and become black. V. litterata that will spawn will migrate to brackish waters to hatch their eggs. V. litterata produces 20,708 - 85,886 eggs with an average egg diameter of 0.440 - 0.466 mm.
Analysis of Substrate, Gastric Content and Nutrient Content of Varuna litterata Sinaga, Sorbakti; Widodo , Maheno Sri; Maimunah, Yunita
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 11 (2024): November
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i11.7691

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Varuna litterata is a secondary freshwater crab found in tidal areas. This crab is caught, its eggs are taken, and it is considered a delicacy. Continuous fishing without any cultivation efforts can cause a decline in the population, leading to extinction. This study aims to determine the characteristics of the habitat substrate, stomach, and nutritional content of V. litterata. The method used in this study is descriptive exploratory. The study was conducted in the Serayu River for four months (October 2023 - January 2024). The observation location was carried out at three stations. The study showed that V. litterata prefers waters with clay sand substrates (75% sand, 25% dust, and 0% clay). This habitat is very suitable for cultivation development, as shown by the population of captured crabs. The results of observations of stomach contents show that this crab is an opportunistic omnivore. This crab has a high nutritional content with an average water content (60.72%), ash (4.57%), fat (0.52%), protein (25.66%), and carbohydrates (8.52%). Further research is essential to understand the reproductive system of V. litterata, its life cycle, and suitable habitats for spawning.