Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 19(1): 33-48, doi: 10.3750/AIP1989.19.1.03
Food and feeding habits of the carp Labeo calbasu Ham. in north Indian waters
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Citation: Khumar F, Siddiqui M (1989) Food and feeding habits of the carp Labeo calbasu Ham. in north Indian waters. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 19(1): 33-48. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP1989.19.1.03
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Abstract
Labeo calbasu (Ham.) was found to be a bottom dwelling illophagic fish. The food of the fish consisted of decayed organic matter, molluscs, diatoms, plant matter, green-algae, blue-green algae and zooplankton. The fish was selective in feeding. Juveniles showed a positive selection for zooplanktonic organisms. The adult showed a negative selection for the zooplankton and a positive selection for decayed organic matter and molluscs. The increased feeding intensity of the fish corresponded to a period of maximum available food in the habitat. Maturation of gonads also influenced the feeding intensity of the fish. Post spawning feeding intensity was found to be maximum.