OBSERVATIONS ON THE LARVAE AND JUVENILES OF THE 'BHEKTI', LATES CALCAJUFER (BLOCH) FROM THE HOOGHLY-MATLAH ESTUARINE SYSTEM


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  • Apurba Ghosh Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, West Bengal

Abstract

The cultivation of carnivorous fishes is a new trend in flsh culture practice throughoutthe
world. Among such speciesLa^e; ca/car(/erXBIoch)is considered to be one of the
most important in view of its excellent quality as a table fish. Investigations on the seed
resources of these species is an essential pre-requisite for assessing the cultural possibilities.
In the present communication an attempt is made to describe the characters of
larvae andjuvenilesof L.c<jfcflr//er between 6 and 69mm length which would be useful
aids for identification, especially under field conditions. Information collected on the
distribution of L(ire5 Seed in the Hooghly-Matlah estuarine system is also incorporated.
The availability of the seed in significant numbers at Kulpi, Rajnagar and Shyanmagar,
(24-Parganas West Bengal) during the pre-monsoon months has been highlighted.

Author Biography

  • Apurba Ghosh, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, West Bengal
    Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, West Bengal

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (1973)

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Ghosh, A. (2011). OBSERVATIONS ON THE LARVAE AND JUVENILES OF THE ’BHEKTI’, LATES CALCAJUFER (BLOCH) FROM THE HOOGHLY-MATLAH ESTUARINE SYSTEM. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 20(2), 372-379. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12403