Feeding habits of Cocobolo Andinoacara pulcher in the cienaga Grande de Lorica, Colombia
Journal Title: Revista MVZ Cordoba - Year 2016, Vol 21, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective. The feeding habits of Cocobolo (Andinoacara pulcher) in the cienaga Grande de Lorica, Sinu river basin, were studied. Materials and methods. The stomach content was analyzed using the Proportion of empty stomachs, Grade of digestion, Frequency of occurrence, numerical Frequency, Gravimetry, relative importance Index (RII) and the gut length-total length relationship. Results. 39.8% of stomachs were empty, 47.1% of preys were fresh and five food groups were identified. Vegetable remains was the most frequent group (63.8%) and the prey with greatest composition in weight (33.5%), while Rest of fishes was the most abundant group (34.7%). It was observed that in low and rising waters, fishes was the most consumed prey, while that in high and falling waters the most consumed prey was vegetable remains. Vegetable remains, detritus and fishes were food groups of secondary relative importance, while Insects and Others were circumstantial or incidental groups. Conclusions. The results achieved indicate that Cocobolo is a fish with omnivores feeding habits with a preference for fishes and vegetable remains.
Authors and Affiliations
Charles W. Olaya-Nieto, M. Sc| Universidad de Córdoba, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnical Science, Department of Aquatic Sciences, Fisheries Biology Research Laboratory-FBRL. Cra 23 No. 2A-20, Piso 2. Lorica, Colombia., Liquey Camargo-Herrera, Prof. Acuicul| Universidad de Córdoba, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnical Science, Department of Aquatic Sciences, Aquaculture Program. Montería, Colombia., Vanessa Díaz-Sajonero, Prof. Acuicul| Universidad de Córdoba, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnical Science, Department of Aquatic Sciences, Aquaculture Program. Montería, Colombia., Fredys F. Segura-Guevara, M. Sc *| Universidad de Córdoba, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnical Science, Department of Aquatic Sciences, Fisheries Biology Research Laboratory-FBRL. Cra 23 No. 2A-20, Piso 2. Lorica, Colombia.Correspondence: ffsegura@correo.unicordoba.edu.co
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP3500
- DOI -
- Views 391
- Downloads 19
Seroprevalence of in canines and humans Leptospira spp in three neighborhoods of Tunja, Colombia
Objective. To establish the seroprevalence of Leptospira spp in the canine and human populations of slum neighborhoods in the city of Tunja. Materials and methods. Sixty-one canine serums were obtsined in slum neighborho...
Therapeutic efficacy of Chymotrypsin in acute bovine mastitis
Objective. To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a proteolytic drug “chymotrypsin” combined with beta-lactam antibiotics in cows with acute mastitis. Material and Methods. Fourteen cows with acute mastitis. Three cows...
EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION WITH ALANINE AND GLICYNE ON THE INITIAL CLEAVAGES OF BOVINE EMBRYOS PRODUCED IN VITRO
Objective. To determine the effect of supplementation with alanine and glicyne in vitro culture systems on the cleavage rate of bovine embryos under conditions of high (20%) and lower (7%) oxygen tension. Materials and m...
The efficacy of chloroquine treatment against naturally occuring Giardia duodenalis infection in lambs
Objective. The aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of Chloroquine (Cq), an antimalarial medicine, administered at a dose of 2.5 mg/kg, orally, during 5 consecutive days, in Sakiz and Merino lambs natur...
Evaluation of macrominerals concentrations in blood of lactating and dry Desi cows
Objective. This study was conducted during winter season at rural livestock farm of district Sargodha, Pakistan, in order to define the macrominerals status in blood plasma of lactating and dry Desi breed cows . Material...