Seed Production and Cage Culture of Pearl Spot (Etroplus suratensis) Package of Practices Type:1

摘要

The pearl spot Etroplus suratensis the State Fish of Kerala is an indigenous cichlid fish distributed along the east and west coasts of India. The pearl spot wealth was about 2,000 tonnes in 2001 in Kerala. In 20 1 I , it decreased to about 300 to 350 tonnes. In addition to its high demand in the local market it has good export market also.udPearl spot is farmed using wild seeds in traditional ponds in Kerala. The average production is about 1 000 kg/ha/year over 8-10 month grow-out period. Pond culture is notudrecommended for large scale production of the fish.udHowever, culture of this species in cages has shown itsudpotential for monoculture and polyculture with otherudbrackishwaterfishes. Cage culture is the most suitable method to enhance pearl spot production.