A Comparative Morphometric Study of Indian Major Carps
Soumya Rai
College of Fishery Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur 482004 (M.P), India.
Sona Dubey
College of Fishery Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur 482004 (M.P), India.
Shiv Mohan Singh
College of Fishery Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur 482004 (M.P), India.
Prateek Kumar Tiwari
College of Fishery Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur 482004 (M.P), India.
Anil Kewat
College of Fishery Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur 482004 (M.P), India.
Pooja Sahu
College of Fishery Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur 482004 (M.P), India.
Shivam Panchal
College of Fishery Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur 482004 (M.P), India.
Mausami Pawar
College of Fishery Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur 482004 (M.P), India.
Hariom Bohare *
Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries Science, Kamdhenu University, Veraval 362265 (G.J), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Amid growing demands for sustainable aquaculture, understanding species-specific growth patterns is essential for maximizing productivity. The findings revealed that Catla exhibited the highest weight gain, Mrigal showed superior linear growth, and Rohu demonstrated moderate overall performance. A significant positive correlation was observed between total length and other morphometric traits. These results highlight the value of species-specific selection for polyculture systems and emphasize the role of morphometric analysis in broodstock selection and aquaculture enhancement.
Keywords: Morphometric analysis, growth performance, polyculture, broodstock selection