FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF OTOLITHES RUBER (SCHNEIDER) AT CALICUT


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Authors

  • K V Somasekharan Nair Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Calicut

Abstract

The food and feeding habits of Otolitlies ruber from the inshore fishing
grounds off Calicut were studied. No regular periodicity in feeding was observed.
The young ones feed mainly at the surface on Acetes and mysiids, while the adult
fish feeds at the bottom chiefly on prawns and teleo&ts. The variations in the food
composition rre discussed in relation to diff'erent size groups, seasons and environmental
biota.

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Author Biography

  • K V Somasekharan Nair, Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Calicut
    Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Calicut

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Vol. 26 No. 1 & 2 (1979)

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How to Cite

Nair, K. V. S. (2011). FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF OTOLITHES RUBER (SCHNEIDER) AT CALICUT. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 26(1 & 2), 133-139. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12041