FISHERY AND BIOLOGY OF POMADASYS HASTA (BLOCK)


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Authors

  • V M Deshmukh Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station Bombay

Abstract

The Biology and Fishery of Pomadasys hasta (Bloch) has been described. The
species exhibited single restricted spawning period during October to December. The
minimumsizeof maturity was found to be 41.0 cm. The fish had shown intermittant
feeding habit, feeding mainly on Crustacea like Squilla, crab and prawns and also Teleostean
fish. Length-frequency and otolith data had been used to trace the growth and
assess the age of the flsh. The growth rate was found to be 22.0 cm, in the first year^
12.0 cm, each in the second and third years; 6.0 cm, and 4.0 cm in the fourth and fifth
years respectively. The fishery for the species extended from September to June with
a peak season in November to February. The Kutch and Dwarka regions were rich
fishing grounds for the species.

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Author Biography

  • V M Deshmukh, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station Bombay
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station Bombay

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (1973)

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How to Cite

Deshmukh, V. M. (2011). FISHERY AND BIOLOGY OF POMADASYS HASTA (BLOCK). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 20(2), 497-522. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12413