Investigation Of Morphometric Features And Their Relationships In Clarias Batrachus From Selected Water Bodies In India

Abstract

The current study determines the morphometric features and correlations of Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus, 1758) collected from Ara and Jaunpur in India. The collection of some 150 fish specimens occurred between September 2024 and April 2025. Each fish specimen was measured for nineteen morphometric and relative metamorphic features. The descriptive statistical parameters and correlation coefficients compared to total length and other morphometric features. The correlation between most morphometric features and overall length was positive and significant (p ≤ 0.01). Thus, there is a clear relationship between the total length of fish and all morphometric features that seem to be the best predictors of allometric pattern growth in fish. The study forms a strong foundation for its effective management and sustainable utilization.