Cirrhinus mrigala, Hamilton, 1822

Manam, Dr. Vishnu Kiran & Quraishi, Mohammad Asif, 2024, Comprehensive review on Indian major carps: An integrated approach to pond cultivation, nutrition, and health management for sustainable aquaculture, International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 12 (1), pp. 1-12 : 3

Mrigal ( Cirrhinus mrigala )

Mrigal ( Cirrhinus mrigala ) is one of the major species of Indian carp, widely distributed in rivers, lakes and other fresh water bodies in India and neighboring countries ( Fig. 1 ). Other species of mrigal such as C. cirrhosa , C. latia , C. reba , C. fulungee is also produced on a small scale [ 21]. The mrigal is an economically important fish in aquaculture, its culture has spread due to its suitable stimulated reproduction and rapid growth It is an important animal for polyculture systems in India and other parts of South Asia, and contributes significantly for fish production in the region. The mrigal averages about 40 cm in length. It is present but in favorable conditions can grow large, and is widely distributed in rivers, lakes and growing areas in India [ 8]. The mrigal generally breeds during the rainy months. It is well suited for induced breeding, and fingerlings spawn on natural soil from July to November. Both young rabbits and adult dogs eat primarily animal protein. Both male and female dogs reach sexual maturity at about two years of age. However, stimulated fish species are believed to mature within a year [ 13]. The fawn has a beautiful body, with a rounded belly and deep tail wings. The jaw is depressed, and the mouth is broad and rounded downward. The two sensory organs near his mouth are barbels. The body color of the cat is bronze, with white and golden flanks. The eyes are goldened. The shark is found chiefly in the rivers and lakes of northern India. It is also well established for aquaculture in South India. It is also known to inhabit the waters of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma.

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Fig 1: Indian Major Carps