Biology ofClupeichthys aesarnensis(Clupeidae) in Ubolratana Reservoir, Thailand, with Special Reference to Food and Feeding Habits
作者:
R. Sirimongkonthaworn,
C. H. Fernando,
期刊:
Internationale Revue der gesamten Hydrobiologie und Hydrographie
(WILEY Available online 1994)
卷期:
Volume 79,
issue 1
页码: 95-112
ISSN:0020-9309
年代: 1994
DOI:10.1002/iroh.19940790110
出版商: Akademie Verlag, Berlin
关键词: Food;biology;Freshwater sardine;Thailand
数据来源: WILEY
摘要:
AbstractThe freshwater sardineClupeichthys aesarnensisis a zooplanktivore like many clupeids. In Ubolratana reservoir, Thailand, it feeds selectively on larger zooplankters, especially Cladocera and to a lesser extent on Copepoda. Other zooplankters are also consumed together with both living and dead insects and occasionally its own young. It feeds during the day. Our results indicate that the slight seasonal differences in food consumed probably reflects differences in availability at different seasons and sites. The fish grows in weight, as expected, at a higher rate than the cube of its length. The condition factor is the same for males and females and shows some seasonal variation. Data on fecundity and gonadosomatic index mark this fish as highly fecund and a year‐round spawner. Its short life span, favourable growth and high fecundity make it a valuable source of cheap protein. In 1990, 17% (about 300 tons) of the fish catch from Ubolratana came from this fis
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