Question

Which of the following is a surface feeder?

(a) Catla catla

(b) Labeo rohita

(c) Magur

(d) Flying fish

The question was posed to me during an interview for a job.

My doubt is from Food Production Strategies in section Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Catla catla

To explain: On the basis of food compatibility, more than one species of fish is reared in the same pond. This technique is known as Composite farming. For example, Catla catla is a surface feeder, Labeo rohita is a column feeder and Magur is a bottom feeder, therefore they can be reared in the same pond.