Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

Dynamics of Leucocytic and Erythrocytic Variables in Relation to Seasonal Cycle in Adult Channa Punctatus (Bloch)

R. Ghosh & S. Homechaudhuri

The blood profile especially the dynamics of leucocytes and concurrent erythrocytic parameters of adult Channa punctatus (Bloch), a wetland air breathing fish was investigated in relation to seasonal variation. A yearlong study was based on monthly observation of the haematology of adult C. punctatus of both sexes. The values of Total Leucocytic Count (TLC), Leucocrit (Lct %) and relative population of neutrophil were increased in gravid fishes during the breeding season as well as in the recovery phase. The erythrocytic parameters also increased in the pre-breeding phase and attained the maximum values during the peak breeding season. The mean values for both leucocytic and erythrocytic parameters in C. punctatus obtained in this study are the baseline information to evaluate the gross health conditions.

Published Date: 2015-02-27;