Dynamics of commercial size interval populations of female redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) reared in gravel-lined ponds: A stochastic approach

The present study demonstrates the feasibility of monosex-female redclaw crayfish culture in gravel-lined ponds. It also shows that the stochastic approach used to analyze production dynamics for the 40-60 g, 61-90 g and > 90 g commercial-size intervals is an important tool to evaluate the impact of size classes on total production and commercial yields. According to our results, we recommend an initial stocking density of 6 organisms m− 2 for commercial monosex grow-out of females in gravel-lined ponds.