Samba O. auteur aut IRD Diouf K. auteur aut IRD Ndiaye W. auteur aut IRD Mbengue M. auteur aut IRD Diop K. auteur aut IRD Ndiaye P. auteur aut IRD Panfili Jacques auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf reformatted digital access An updated study of the main life history traits of the bonga shad, Ethmalosa fimbriata (Bowdich, 1825), was undertaken in Senegalese coastal waters, together with an evaluation of the captures and fishing effort over the past 33 years. Captures varied considerably over the years, with a peak in 2001. The condition factor varied irregularly between the years. The reproductive period mainly occurred from January to July, the size at first sexual maturity was similar for both sexes (average 180 mm), and the absolute fecundity was very variable (133,000 ± 70,000 eggs, mean ± SD). Growth was rapid and variable with longevity of 6-7 years. These updated biological parameters indicated that the bonga shad is full-exploited in the area and that the fishing effort should be reduced and the permitted mesh size reviewed for conservation management measures. specialized SENEGAL AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST ATLANTIQUE 040 036 034 4 5, part B 98-108 2016 2394-0506 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010085500 2394-0506 [F B010085500] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010085500 https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/2022-08/010085500.pdf IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2022-06-13 2022-08-12 fdi:010085500 fre