Thai Magur Fish belongs to the group of Catfishes. It is a group of diverse ray-finned fish. They are named for their highly prominent barbels, which resemble a cat’s whiskers. They range in various sizes and shapes and display a number of behavioural patterns. Magur Fish belongs to the group of Catfishes. It is a group of diverse ray-finned fish. They are named for their highly prominent barbels, which resemble a cat’s whiskers. They range in various sizes and shapes and display a number of behavioural patterns.
Thai Magur is scientifically known as Clarias gariepinus and is a 3-5-foot-long air-breathing fish that can walk on dry land and thrive in mud due to their artificial respiratory system (ARS). Farming of the Thai Magur species has been prohibited since the year 2000 due to its invasive influence on local fish kinds.
It is omnivores in nature. It is mainly active at the night and mainly fed on fish eggs, insect larvae and plant material. It is mostly found in ponds, rivers and in mud. This fish is mostly found in derelict and swampy waters. Magur is rather hardy fish and can live out of water for quite some time and move short distances. This fish is of great demand due to high market value in India and Bangladesh. Meat of this fish contains high protein and iron content whereas fat content is very low. These fish species can be kept alive for long time in water container without giving any food because these fishes bear special accessory respiratory organ. It is fed on commercial feed or homemade feed which includes mustard oil cake (soaked for 24 hours before use) which is mixed with feed. It can be harvested after 6-8 months if proper care is taken. At rearing time the weight of Magur catfish is 120-140g.
- Desi Magur (Clarias batrachus) is a high-value catfish species that can be cultured in small, shallow ponds or cemented tanks. The ponds should have a slope of 1:2–1:3.
- Feeding
Fingerlings can be fed two rations of fishmeal-based compound feed that's 30–32% fishmeal. You can also feed them homemade feed that includes mustard oil cake soaked for 24 hours. - Harvesting
With proper care, Magur catfish can be harvested after 6–8 months. - Health
Desi Magur is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for heart health, brain function, and reducing inflammation. - Protection
Desi Magur are air breathers that often come to the water's surface to breathe, which can attract birds that may prey on them. To protect the fish from birds, you can cover the ponds with a net.
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