Host Fish Suitability for Freshwater Bivalve Anodonta woodiana Breeding Programs

The freshwater bivalve Anodonta woodiana is native to China and widely distributed in Asia, Europe, North America. However, natural populations of A. have dramatically declined recently. Several fish species been used as potential hosts breeding programs; nonetheless, the optimal host yet be identified. In this study, we examined suitability five (bighead carp, common crucian yellow catfish, tilapia) for under laboratory conditions. No significant difference was found number glochidia attached species; however, tilapia hosted more transformed juveniles than bighead or catfish (p < 0.05), with carp hosting least 0.05). Yellow had highest capacity index (the successfully juveniles/the weight × survival rate fish), 133 times higher 1.3–2.9 other species. shell length height freshly from were significantly larger those juvenile (shell height) that conclusion, appears most suitable out tested here.