The ICAR-Central Institute of Brackish water Aquaculture (CIBA) has successfully developed seed production technology for the Red Snapper (Lutjanus argentemaculatus), a high value fish.
- As per the experts, this would help solve the major issue of lack of hatchery produced quality seeds on n consistent basis for rearing of the red snapper in the acquaculture environment,.
About Red Snapper
- Locally known as Seppili (in Tamil) and Chembally (in Malayalam), the fish has immense potential for brackish water aquaculture owing to its fast growth rate, easy adaptability to culture conditions, quick acceptance of artificial feed, pleasant appearance and good meat quality.
- It is an ideal candidate for different rearing systems, such as ponds, pens and cages.
- This species readily accepts formulated feed, can grow to a marketable size of 300500 gm in less than six months.
(Source: The Hindu Business Line)
