FOOD AND FEEDING HABIT S OF Bagrusbayad, NAKED CATFISH, IN GAFARA RIVER, NGASKI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI SATE

Authors

  • I. S. Jega Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 1144, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria
  • T. B. Akirun Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 1144, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5968

Keywords:

Feeding habits, Bagrusbayad, Gut content, Index of relative importance, Gastrosomatic index

Abstract

The present study was conducted on Bagrusbayadin Gafara River to ascertain the food and feeding habits of the species. Specimens were obtained on monthly basis from the artisanal fishermen catches at their landing sites at the river for a period of twelve months (February 2020 to January2021). Data on stomach contents was subjected to Frequency of Occurrence, Index of Relative Importance and Gastro somatic Index analysis. The results showed that fish larva, small fish and insect parts had the highest occurrence, 29.70, 19.23 and 16.14%, respectively. Gastrosomatic index revealed that B. bayadfeed intensively during rainy season period. The occurrence of these food items is an indication that B. bayadexhibited carnivorous feeding habits in Gafara River which will assist fish farmers in the culture of the fish.

Author Biographies

I. S. Jega, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 1144, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture

T. B. Akirun, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 1144, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Jega, I. S., & Akirun, T. B. (2024). FOOD AND FEEDING HABIT S OF Bagrusbayad, NAKED CATFISH, IN GAFARA RIVER, NGASKI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI SATE. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1696–1699. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5968

Issue

2022: NSAP 2022 Proceedings

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