OBSERVATIONS ON THE FISHERY AND BIOLOGY OF MEGALASPIS CORDYLA (LINNAEUS) AT VIZHINJAM


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Authors

  • P V Sreenivasan Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Field Centre, Porto Novo.

Abstract

The fishery for Megalaspis cordyla (locally called Vangoda) formed on an
average 6.63% of the total marine fish landings at Vizhinjam. An increasing trend
in the fishery was noticed from 1969 to 1973. Hooks and lines and drift nets
contributed to about 95.8% of the catch. Post-monsoon period was the best season
for the landings of M. cordyla.

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Author Biography

  • P V Sreenivasan, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Field Centre, Porto Novo.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Field Centre, Porto Novo.

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Vol. 25 No. 1 & 2 (1978)

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How to Cite

Sreenivasan, P. V. (2011). OBSERVATIONS ON THE FISHERY AND BIOLOGY OF MEGALASPIS CORDYLA (LINNAEUS) AT VIZHINJAM. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 25(1 & 2), 122-140. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12090