RELATIVE CONDITION FACTOR AND FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF TWO ARIID CATFISHES FROM MUMBAI WATERS


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Authors

  • A. D. Deo College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, Lembucherra-799210, Tripura (W)
  • K. Venkateshvaran Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, Mumbai 400 061 368/3, Greams Road, Chennai 600 006
  • M. Devaraj 368/3, Greams Road, Chennai 600 006

Abstract

Condition factor based on length-weight relationship and food and feeding habits of Arius dussumieri (Black lip sea catfish) and Osteogeneiosus militaris (Soldier catfish) from the Mumbai coast have been studied. Relative Condition Factor showed variations on a monthly basis, and appear to be influenced by feeding and breeding activities. Both the species studied are carnivorous bottom feeders, with crustaceans followed by other smaller fishes forming the major food item in the gut contents.

 

Key words: Relative condition factor, Food and feeding habits, Ariid catfishes.


 

Submitted

01-03-2016

Published

01-12-2010

Issue

Vol. 37 (2010)

Section

Articles

License

Copyright with Indian Fisheries Association.

How to Cite

Deo, A. D., Venkateshvaran, K., & Devaraj, M. (2010). RELATIVE CONDITION FACTOR AND FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF TWO ARIID CATFISHES FROM MUMBAI WATERS. Journal of Indian Fisheries Association, 37. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JIFA/article/view/56387