FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF CHANNA PUNCTATA (BLOCH) FROM GUNTUR


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Authors

  • P Balasundar Reddy Dept. of Zoology, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

Abstract

Channa punctata is mainly piscivorous. Thirteen species of fish are identified
in the gut contents. The other major food items include fish larvae, ins'jcts and
crustaceans. Mollusoan shells and tadpoles are rare. Index of prepond'jrance reveals
the greater importance of the fish in the diet. Intensive feeding is during June-
July and November-December

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Author Biography

  • P Balasundar Reddy, Dept. of Zoology, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
    Dept. of Zoology, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

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Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 & 2 (1980)

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How to Cite

Reddy, P. B. (2011). FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF CHANNA PUNCTATA (BLOCH) FROM GUNTUR. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 27(1 & 2), 123-129. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/11986