FISHERY AND BIOLOGY OF ROCK CODS (ORDER-PERCIFORMES) FROM THE SOUTHWEST COAST OF INDIA


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  • P Premalatha Integrated Fisheries Project, Cochin- 682 016, India

Abstract

A study on the fishery and biology of Rock- cods collected by trap fishing from the south west coastof India is taken up in view of their importance in the demersal fisheries. Length-weight relationship,sex and maturity and food and feeding habits of four species viz. Epinqihelus aerolatus, E. chlorostigma,E. diacanthus and Pristipomoides typus are described. The spawning season as well as their seasonalabundance are indicated. An attempt is also made to estimate the potential of rock-cods in the commercialfishing grounds off Ponnani and Allcppey.

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Author Biography

  • P Premalatha, Integrated Fisheries Project, Cochin- 682 016, India
    Integrated Fisheries Project, Cochin- 682 016, India

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Vol. 36 No. 4 (1989)

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How to Cite

Premalatha, P. (2011). FISHERY AND BIOLOGY OF ROCK CODS (ORDER-PERCIFORMES) FROM THE SOUTHWEST COAST OF INDIA. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 36(4), 285-291. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/10649