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Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, volume 41 issue 4 (december 2007) : 266-269

FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF CATLA CATLA (HAMILTON - BUCHANAN) FROM DAYA RESERVOIR, UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

Raj Kumar*, B.K. Sharma, L.L. Sharma
1Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, MPUAT, Udaipur-313001, India
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Cite article:- Kumar* Raj, Sharma B.K., Sharma L.L. (2024). FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS OF CATLA CATLA (HAMILTON - BUCHANAN) FROM DAYA RESERVOIR, UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 41(4): 266-269. doi: .
In the present study, an attempt has been made to investigate the food and feeding habits of the
Indian major carp, Catla catla from Daya reservoir, Udaipur. On the basis of qualitative and
quantitative analysis of gut contents, Catla catla has been categorised as planktivorous. Gastrosomatic indices were found to be higher during winter months as compared to summer
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