FOOD OF TWO SIZE-GROUPS OF THE CATFISH MYSTUS GULlO (HAMILTON-BUCHANAN) IN VEMBLAI CANAL, VYPEEN ISLAND


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Authors

  • S. D. Ritakumari Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 581
  • B. S. Ajitha Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 581
  • N. K. Balasubramanian Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 581

Abstract

The stomach contents of two length-groups of the catfish Mystus gulio
collected from Vemblai Canal in Vypeen Island (Kochi) were examined by
frequency of occurrence and points methods. Analyses using standard indices proved difference in diet composition between the two size-groups.


Keywords: Diet analysis, prey diversity, dietary breadth

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Submitted

17-03-2016

Published

01-12-2006

Issue

Vol. 33 (2006)

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Articles

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Copyright with Indian Fisheries Association.

How to Cite

Ritakumari, S. D., Ajitha, B. S., & Balasubramanian, N. K. (2006). FOOD OF TWO SIZE-GROUPS OF THE CATFISH MYSTUS GULlO (HAMILTON-BUCHANAN) IN VEMBLAI CANAL, VYPEEN ISLAND. Journal of Indian Fisheries Association, 33. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JIFA/article/view/56810