Biology of the Bluepuller, Chromis caeruleus (Cuvier), From Minicoy atoll

Mohan, Madan and Pillai, C S G and Kunhikoya, K K (1986) Biology of the Bluepuller, Chromis caeruleus (Cuvier), From Minicoy atoll. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 33 (4). pp. 457-470.

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Abstract

Chromis caeruleus, a resident reef fish on live ramose corals forming a dominant component in lagoons through-out Laskhadweep, is an important livebait for tuna. The species is diurnal in habit and is an active zooplankton feeder. Analysis of the gut contents reveals little selectivity in feeding.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: fishery biology; Chromis caeruleus; Minicoy atoll
Subjects: Fish and Fisheries > Fish biology
Divisions: CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture
Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture
CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture
Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture

CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
Depositing User: Dr. V Mohan
Date Deposited: 19 Apr 2010 05:51
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:06
URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/401

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