Montecastro, Florence Celdon P., Oligo, Femelyn Rose F., Opiña, Lilca Angelique D. (March 2012)
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
Mad cabs (Scylla serrata) are a widely studied species. They occur along a wide area, and are known to be important economic resources. They serve mainly i source of food for many places along the Indo Pacific region. There are many studies that focus o these crabs life cycle and ecology. Because of this, a lot of information with regards to the mud crabs development is readily available. However, not all places where mud crabs are present are actually studied. Budbudan, a small barangay in the town of Hamtic Antique, is one such place. However, the crab population in Budbudan is not actually in any way. This study aimed to provide baseline information about the local crab population in the area. This study focused on the population density and sex crabs in Budbudan, Hamtic, Antique. The results of the study showed that the population density and sex ratio of mud crabs in the entire area of Budbudan was not determined since only a 130 m2 plot was surveyed. However, the population density of the 130m2 plot was found to be 0.2615 crabs/m2 and males are the more dominant gender.