Gears and Modes of Exploitation of Edible Frogs in the Peri-Urban Localities of Man, Côte d'Ivoire
Ble Yatanan Casimir *
Université de MAN, Unité de Formation Ingénierie Agronomique, Forestière et Environnementale, Man, Côte d’Ivoire.
Zouh Bi Zahouli Faustin
Université Nangui Abrogoua, Centre de Recherche en Ecologie, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Kouadio Kouakou Norbert
Université de MAN, Unité de Formation Ingénierie Agronomique, Forestière et Environnementale, Man, Côte d’Ivoire.
Dadie Adjehi
Université Nangui Abrogoua, Laboratoire de Microbiologie, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: The study carried out aimed to evaluate the modes of exploitation of edible frogs.
Place and Duration of Study: The present study was performed during the month of January to February 2022. The survey was conducted in the villages of Kassiapleu, Kouitongouiné and Gbangbégouiné. These villages are located in MAN (West of Côte d’Ivoire).
Methodology: Surveys have been carried out among actors exploiting this animal resource. The study involved 210 consumers and 15 frog harvesters in the locality of MAN. A well-structured questionnaire provided data on fishing techniques and frog consumption patterns.
Results: This study reveals that there are two main fishing methods: arrow fishing (57.1%) and hook and line fishing (42.9%). The catches are made in different humid ecological zones and the exploitation is only intended for local consumption. The smoked form is the most popular with consumers (59.5%). The majority of respondents consume this meat because of the taste (83.3%) compared to that of chicken (44.8%) and fish (31.4%).
Conclusion: In view of these results obtained, the establishment of a rational exploitation strategy must be considered for the conservation of edible frog species.
Keywords: Harvesting, frog, conservation, Côte d’Ivoire
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