Fish Breeds and its characterstics (1).pptx

Fishbreed of India which can be grown on fresh water

1. Fish Breeds Suitable for culture

2. Fast growing (1-1.5kg/year) Big head, robust body Catla ( Catla catla )

3. Rohu À Long, slender body Slightly reddish skin Grows upt to 750gm to 1kg Tasty

4. Mrigala À slender body Slightly silvery black Grows up to 600gm to 800 gm Bottom dwelling

5. Silver carp Relatively fast growing (1.5-2kg/year) Very shiny silver color Sensitive

6. Common carp Yellowish color Perennial breeder Omnivorous fish

7. Amur Common carp Amur common carp Common carp

8. Grass carp Small head, elongated body Greenish body color Eats on plants Grows upto 2kg in a year

9. Pangasius

10. ROOPCHAND (PAKU)

11. Sea Bass

12. Tilapia

13. Red Tilapia

14. African Catfish Indian Catfish Danger

15. Stunted fingerlings

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