Katla fish,catla catla,Gibelion catla

A short description about catla fish.presentation on catla fish.which scientific name is catla catla,cyprinus catla & gibelion catla.this fish is very important for aquaculture.the growth rate is high and culture system of this fish is very easy.This freshwater fish has a good market demand also.

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2. MY PRESENTATION TOPIC IS: Katla fish

3. Feature LOCAL NAME : In Bangladesh:Katol,Katla In India:Bhakur,Boassa,,Katla,Tambra ( Hindi,Marathi ) Thoppu meen (Tamil) Scientific name : Catla catla (Hamilton, 1882 ); Cyprinus catla ( Eschmeyer W ,2014 ); Gibelion catla Long: 30 cm (Average) Weight : Adoult- 2 kg(Average) Market Size : 2-4 kg(Usually) Up to:30 kg(News:bdlive24.com )

4. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Cypriniformes Family: Cyprinidae Genus: Cyprinus Species: Cyprinus catla

5. Description: Katla,also known as the major(Indian)carp is a fresh water fish in the carp family cyprinidae.It is commonly found in rivers,lakes & ponds body of katla fish is usually looking short.Attains sexual maturity at an average age of two years. Head is comparatively bigger than their body.Mouth is wide and cureved to up. The upper lip is thin but lower lip is thick.The back is more convex than their belly. Upper Side of their body is dark gray colored and side part is silver colored.

6. Fins are blackish colored. Katla fish mouth is very big compared to other Indian carp. most distinguish feature of katla fish is its larger lower jaw and this foreces its lower lip to be upturned.

7. Katla

8. Distribution South Asia Region

9. Habitat & Biology Katla is a eurythermal species that grows best at water temperature between 25-32 ° c.The eggs are demersal at first,gradually becoming buoyant.Early stage larvae remain in surface & sub surface water are strongly phototactic.the larvae begin to feed three days after hatching.Catla attain maturity in its second year, performing a spawning migration during the monsoon season towards the upper part of water body, where male and female congregate and breed in shallow marginal aria

10. Food & Feeding Katla fish generally consume food from the upper level of the water & middle level also.They love to eat small Insects,leaves of plant,phytoplankton etc.They also eat zooplankton occasionally.Adults feed on zooplankton usually but the young ones on both zooplankton and phytoplankton.We can also serve fish meal & supplementary fish feed for commercial katla fish farming business.

11. Breeding Katla fish gain sexual maturity at the age of 3 years(average)A moderate size female katla fish contain about 1.5-3 millions of eggs.They lay their eggs in open water reservoirs.In favorable environment they lay eggs in rainy season.We can also do breeding process of katla fish artificially in the hatchery.

12. Market Price 350 Tk per Kg in Dhaka, 300 Tk per kg in Noakhali region( Majdee Bazar ) It is varied by size of fish,region & season

13. Importance As a food : This fish is very testy. It provides a respected amount of fish protien,omega 3 fatty acid,vit a,calcium etc. which are good for health.It has a repute for its great taste.Many delicious food item can be prepared by this fish such as katla fried,katla kalia etc. Katla Fry

14. Commercial Importance: Demand :Katla fish has a great demand in market. Market Price :It has a good price in the marketCulture Cost :Culture cost is not high.So katla fish culture is profitable. Polyculture : It can be cultured under polyculture system. Hardy species :It is a hardy species so mortality is low. Fast growing species : It is a fast growing species comparatively .

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