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Dynamics of Foraging in Labeo rohita (Hamilton) during Premonsoon and Post Monsoon Seasons in Kulia Beel, West Bengal


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1 Dept. of Fishery Biology & Resources Management, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, 5, Budherhat Road, Panchasayar, Kolkata-700094, India
     

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Feeding intensity and food spectrum of Labeo rohiia (Hamilton) were monitored along with water characteristics in Kulia bee! of West Bengal during premonsoon and postmonsoon seasons. Gastrosomatic Index and percentage of actively fed fish were significantly more during postmonsoon period. Diet composition during two sea.sons exhibited distinct variations. Such seasonal dynamics in feeding intensity and foraging was attributed to abundance of plankton and spawning of fish.

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Labeo Rohitci, Foraging, Feeding Intensity.
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  • Dynamics of Foraging in Labeo rohita (Hamilton) during Premonsoon and Post Monsoon Seasons in Kulia Beel, West Bengal

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M. Sarkar
Dept. of Fishery Biology & Resources Management, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, 5, Budherhat Road, Panchasayar, Kolkata-700094, India
S. K. Das
Dept. of Fishery Biology & Resources Management, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, 5, Budherhat Road, Panchasayar, Kolkata-700094, India

Abstract


Feeding intensity and food spectrum of Labeo rohiia (Hamilton) were monitored along with water characteristics in Kulia bee! of West Bengal during premonsoon and postmonsoon seasons. Gastrosomatic Index and percentage of actively fed fish were significantly more during postmonsoon period. Diet composition during two sea.sons exhibited distinct variations. Such seasonal dynamics in feeding intensity and foraging was attributed to abundance of plankton and spawning of fish.

Keywords


Labeo Rohitci, Foraging, Feeding Intensity.