Laxmappa Boini¹*, Gunakar M² and Ravinder Rao Bakshi³

¹Assistant Director of Fisheries, Department of Fisheries, Wanaparthy, Telangana, India
²Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Govt. Degree College, Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
³Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, MVS Govt. Arts and Science College (A), Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India

*Corresponding Author: Laxmappa Boini, Assistant Director of Fisheries, Department of Fisheries, Wanaparthy, Telangana, India.

Received: September 23, 2024; Published: October 24, 2024

Abstract

India is one of the world's leading producers of fish. By adding native candidate fish species into system-specific aquaculture, aquaculture diversification is a feasible approach for increasing fish production. Murrels/snakeheads (Channa spp.) are an important source of food in freshwater. Its suitability for aquaculture is supported by year-round consumer demand and market demand. Due to its ability to breathe air, murrel is also suitable for intensive farming systems with a high population density. The primary source of murrel production is fishing in natural bodies of water. Presently, murrel production is quite low and seed availability is primarily dependent on natural breeding. The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture in Bhubaneswar has recently devised and standardised captive breeding and seed production systems for the striped murrel. For pond culture activities, artificial seed production and the availability of striped murrel (Channa striata) are gaining steam in many Indian states. Several hectares of land in the vicinity of the irrigation canals become barren and unsuitable for agriculture. In this flooded region, sufficient resources remain for the expansion of inland fisheries, including murrel farming.

 Keywords: Murrels/Snakeheads; Striped Murrel; Hybrid Murrel; Captive Breeding; Fingerlings

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Citation

Citation: Laxmappa Boini., et al. “Recent Advances in Murrel (Snakehead) Fish Farming in India". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 6.11 (2024): 29-35.

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