Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences

Author(s): Fatema Jannat Munny, Md. Shahab Uddin, Md. Shahidul Islam, Pinky Debnath, Israt Nur Suravi and M. M. Mahbub Alam

Abstract: Fish is a good source of protein and other elements for maintenance of good health. This study was conducted to investigate the proximate composition of Labeo calbasu in different seasons (Monsoon and post monsoon). The study examined 65 L. calbasu over a period of 6 months from June 2016 to November 2016. The proximate composition of L. calbasu varied seasonally. Protein, lipid, ash and moisture contents were 14.6±0.43, 2.84±0.21, 1.99±0.08 and 77.27±1.62, respectively during Monsoon and 16.13±0.49, 3.65±0.16, 2.54±0.21 and 74.82±0.58, respectively during Post-monsoon. It was noticed that protein, lipid and ash contents were higher in post monsoon season, but the water content was higher in Monsoon. This study provides valuable information on proximate composition of the fish species to distinguish their nutritional value and make a choice based on the information by the consumers.