Gut Content Analysis and Gastrosomatic Index of Cirrhinus mrigala from Local Fish Market Quetta City

Abstract

Cirrhinus mrigala is a member of the cyprindae renowned for its delectable flavor. It has a unique market status in Quetta due to its high consumer demand and delicacy. Current study was conducted to determine the Gut Content Analysis and Gastrosomatic index of C. mrigala from local fish market of Quetta city Balochistan. About 280 fish samples were collected from local fish market of Quetta City during the month of June to December 2022. The gut contents were analyzed by using volumetric and occurrence method. The gut fullness was determined by gravimetric method. The index of preponderance of this fish suggested that the basic food items were Euglenophyta (41.08%), Chlorophyta (21.83%), Bacillariophyta (15.42%), Cynophyta (11.47%), Detritus (4.77%), Plant matter (3.71%) Mud (1.25%), Cladoceran (0.37%), Copepods (0.08%) and Rotifera (0.02%). In overall study it was concluded that Cirrhinus mrigala is phytoplanktonic fish in feeding habits.