Freshwater aquaculture

Practical 2 - Cultivable air breathing fish

2.6. Aorichthys aor

• Snout round, 4 pairs of barbells, maxillary pair reach the base of the caudal and beyond
• Found in lakes, reservoirs and estuaries of India
• Grows up to 1.83 m
• Predatory feeds on other fish
• Breeds during April to May
• Makes nests with pebbles in river beds