Nemacheilus is active omnivorous feeder. About 64.2% of gut contents was found to be contributed by detritus micro-crustaceans and insect larvae, along with 16.6% algal matter and plant parts. The gut content showed presence of insect larvae, nymphs Chironomus larva, benthic micro invertebrates, algal matter, plant parts, detritus and miscellaneous items.
Feeding habits, Ecological niche, Gut analysis, Nemacheilus, Dhule
