Comparative analysis in Gut content of Indian major carps from Baghel Taal, Payagpur, Bahraich, U.P.

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to have a comparative analysis of the food composition and feeding habits among three Indian major carps. The gut contents of Indian major carp, Catla catla, Labeo rohita and Cirrihinus mrigala collected from Baghel Taal, Payagpur, Bahraich, U.P. has been analyzed. Author recorded zooplankton, phytoplankton, aquatic insects, plant matter and decay matter from the guts of these 3 carps. It was also seen that there were considerable variations in the percentage of different food items in the gut of above fishes.