Anaesthetic effects of Datura stramonium Leaf on Heterobranchus bidorsalis Juveniles

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2017; 5(2): 590-593 

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IJFAS 2017; 5(2): 590-593
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Received: 16-01-2017
Accepted: 17-02-2017
Adebayo SF
Department of Fisheries and
Aquaculture Technology,
The Federal University of
Technology, Akure, Ondo State,
Nigeria
Olufayo MO
Department of Fisheries and
Aquaculture Technology,
Federal University of

Technology, Ondo State, Akure,
Nigeria

Anaesthetic effects of Datura stramonium Leaf on
Heterobranchus bidorsalis Juveniles
Adebayo SF and Olufayo MO
Abstract
Anaesthetic effects of Datura stramonium was investigated using aqueous and ethanol extracts on
Heterobranchus bidorsalis juveniles as a natural anaesthetic. The treated fish reached anaesthesia within
25 min and recovered in the shortest time 12 min. There was a significant positive correlation between
concentration and recovery time of aqueous extract (r=0.990; p