Stomach contents of the catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) in the River Asi (Turkey) Asi Nehri'nde Yaşayan Karabaliǧin (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) Mide Içerikleri
Turkish Journal of Zoology, vol.25, no.4, pp.461-468, 2001 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 25 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2001
- Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Zoology
- Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.461-468
- Keywords: Clarias gariepinus, Stomach content, The catfish, The River Asi
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Natural food items of catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) were investigated in the River Asi from September 1996 to October 1998. Analyses of stomach contents showed that the catfish feed basically on Arthropoda, mostly Diptera larvae, and on plant materials to a considerable extent. A successful filter feeding was observed, especially during the summer period.