Age and growth increment of Labeo calbasu (Hamilton 1822) from the Vindhyan region, Central India

• Main Authors: Amitabh Chandra Dwivedi (Author), Prakash Nautiyal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: International Journal of Aquaculture and Fishery Sciences - Peertechz Publications, 2021-05-13.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Labeo calbasu is an important game fish in the ponds and reservoirs where it can be cultivate along with Indian major carp and exotic major carp. The present study provides comparative information of age and growth of L. calbasu. Age and growth increment was recorded by obtaining samples of Labeo calbasu during 2003-2004 from the fish market along the Ken river, Paisuni river and Tons river (Bundelkhand region). The age of fishes was recorded to be 6+ in the Ken river, 5+ in the Paisuni river while 7+ in the Tons river. The formation of growth ring occurred annually. The maximum mean length 21.3 cm was recorded for in 1+ age from the Paisuni river. Overall, mean length of fishes for 2+, 3+, 4+, 5+ and 6+ age groups was recorded higher in the Tons river compared to Paisuni and Ken rivers. Hence, the Tons river is more suitable for the growth of L. calbasu. </p>