Gut Content Analysis and Gastrosomatic Index of Cirrhinus mrigala from Local Fish Market Quetta City

Cirrhinus mrigala is a member of the cyprindae renowned for its delectable flavor. It has unique market status in Quetta due to high consumer demand and delicacy. Current study was conducted determine Gut Content Analysis Gastrosomatic index C. from local fish city Balochistan. About 280 samples were collected City during month June December 2022. The gut contents analyzed by using volumetric occurrence method. fullness determined gravimetric preponderance this suggested that basic food items Euglenophyta (41.08%), Chlorophyta (21.83%), Bacillariophyta (15.42%), Cynophyta (11.47%), Detritus (4.77%), Plant matter (3.71%) Mud (1.25%), Cladoceran (0.37%), Copepods (0.08%) Rotifera (0.02%). In overall it concluded phytoplanktonic feeding habits.