NOTE ON THE PRAWN FISHERY IN THE GULF OF KUTCH DURING 1962-63


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Authors

  • V M Deshmukh Bombay Research Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Bombay

Abstract

The monsoon fishery of August-September in the creeks, and the winter
fishery of October-November in the gulf form the two main prawn-fishing seasons
in the Gulf of Kutch. The monsoon fishery is supported by Metapenaeus kutchensis,
while the winter fishery, by M. kutchensis, M. hrevicornis and Penaeus
indicus. The pattern of distribution of these species indicates that there is a higher
abundfuice of M. kutchensis in the Inner gulf and P. indicus and M. brevkornis
in the outer gulf.
The average growth rate of juveniles of M. kutchensis is found to be 6.7
mm per month. Sex-ratio distribution shows preponderance of females in the
catches. The fluctuation in the landings of the monsoon months shows correlation
with the salinity of the creek; relatively better landings occur coinciding with the
lowering of salinity.

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Author Biography

  • V M Deshmukh, Bombay Research Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Bombay
    Bombay Research Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Bombay

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Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 & 2 (1975)

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Note

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How to Cite

Deshmukh, V. M. (2011). NOTE ON THE PRAWN FISHERY IN THE GULF OF KUTCH DURING 1962-63. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 22(1 & 2), 265-269. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12241