OBSERVATIONS ON THE FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF THE EEL, MURAENESOX CINEREUS (FORSKAL) FROM PORTO NOVO


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Authors

  • P Devadoss Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Mangalore
  • P K Mahadevan Pillai Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Mangalore

Abstract

Feeding in Muraenesox cinereus was studied from the catches of hooks and
line fishing operations from^ the catamarans. This fish is a carnivore and largely
piscivorous, feeding on the pelagic, demersal and bottom living organisms. Cannibalistic
tendency is noticed. Pelagic fishes like the mackerel and the clupeids are
found mostly preferred.

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Author Biographies

  • P Devadoss, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Mangalore
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Mangalore
  • P K Mahadevan Pillai, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Mangalore
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Mangalore

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Vol. 26 No. 1 & 2 (1979)

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How to Cite

Devadoss, P., & Pillai, P. K. M. (2011). OBSERVATIONS ON THE FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF THE EEL, MURAENESOX CINEREUS (FORSKAL) FROM PORTO NOVO. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 26(1 & 2), 244-246. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12068