Table 1 Reproductive periods of Eriocheir sinensis based on the proportion of ovigerous females and the mated crabs throughout the sampling time
Period | Sampling time | Mated crab | Ovigerous crab | Proportion of mated crabs (%) | Proportion of ovigerous crabs (%) | Males | Male to female ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-reproductive (Pre-R) | 12.06–12.16 | 276 | 16 | 94.5 | 5.5 | 671 | 2.3 |
Reproductive (R) | 12.21–12.28 | 15 | 145 | 9.4 | 90.6 | 348 | 2.2 |