Régime alimentaire de Microthrissa congica Regan 1917 (Pisces, Clupeidae) du bassin du Congo

Diet of Microthrissa congica Regan 1917 (Pisces, Clupeidae) in Congo Basin. After the analysis of four hundred and thirty four stomach contents of Microthrissa congica Regan 1917, a small Clupeidae of the Congo basin, it has been demonstrated that this fish is essentially insectivore and its favouri...

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Main Authors: Kimbembi-ma-lbaka, A., Nzuki, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux 2001-01-01
Series:Tropicultura
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Online Access:http://www.tropicultura.org/text/v19n2/53.pdf
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Summary:Diet of Microthrissa congica Regan 1917 (Pisces, Clupeidae) in Congo Basin. After the analysis of four hundred and thirty four stomach contents of Microthrissa congica Regan 1917, a small Clupeidae of the Congo basin, it has been demonstrated that this fish is essentially insectivore and its favourite kind of food is the nymphs of Chironomides.
ISSN:0771-3312