Food and feeding habits of Synodontis resupinatus (Boulenger, 1904) at Idah area of River Niger, Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract

The food and feeding adaptations of Synodontis resupinatus at Idah area of River Niger, Kogi State Nigeria were studied. Fish samples were collected from July to December 2007; the stomach contents were analyzed using frequency of occurrence method. The fish is a omnivore, feeding mainly on phytoplankton, diatoms, plant leaves and seed, fish scales, crustacean, insect larvae, pupae, worms, fish parts and detritus. The juveniles showed more indignation towards phytoplankton, diatoms and plant parts while the adults exhibited more diverse and complex feeding habits.