Feeding, reproductive biology and aquaculture potential of Clarias liocephalus in the wetlands of south western Uganda
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Clarias liocephalus is a data-deficient air breathing cat fish in
wetlands of Western Uganda. It is highly demanded as live bait
in Nile perch fishery of Lake Victoria and as food by local
communities. Because of high demand, smaller sizes are
harvested, an indication of possible stock depletion. To satisfy
this demand sustainably requires baseline information on the
species’ life history traits. This study will provide information
on the species’ food, feeding habits, aspects of reproductive
biology and growth response under controlled conditions.
Findings will provide benchmark information for sustainable
economic, environmental and dietary utilization of the species.
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