Analysis of Proximate Composition of Tenualosa Ilisha (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) in Narmada River, Gujarat

Author(s): Kangkan Jyoti Sarma and Pradeep C. Mankodi*

Abstract: In the present study, the proximate biochemical compositions of Tenualosha ilisha (Hilsa, Shad) have been analysed. Hilsa, a species related to Clupeidae family is an anadromous fish migrating from the Persian Gulf along the Indian Subcontinent up to Bangladesh have been found majorly inhabiting the waters of Narmada River of Gujarat normally inhabiting the lower region of the estuarine and foreshore areas during the monsoon for breeding. The analysis of protein, ash, fat and moisture content were done in relation to different body weight groups of Hilsa. Samples were collected from major landing stations of Narmada River, viz., Jageshwar, Ambetha, Vegni, Bhadbhut and Hansot villages of Bharuch district. The protein content in females in pre-monsoon was found to be higher than the males. The samples processed for protein and fat in post monsoon period were found to be vice versa for the fact that the females had relatively utilised it during the spawning and breeding period. Similarly, the ash and moisture content have also showed profound changes in tissue samples processed during pre- and post-monsoon period for both males and females.

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