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10.1.2. Selection of broodfish for injection
Unit 10 - Breeding of catfishes
10.1.2. Selection of broodfish for injection
- Proper selection of broodfish is important for successful results.
- Attains maturity after one year (150 g and above)
- Sex of brood fish is identified based on secondary sexual characteristics which are more pronounced during breeding season.
- Females are slightly larger and have round and blunt genital papilla
- Males are slightly smaller and have elongated and pointed genital papilla
- Breeds naturally during April-July in paddy fields.
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