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: Received: 22 October 2024 / Approved: 24 October 2024 / Online: 25 October 2024 (10:02:05 CEST)
How to cite:
Palomino Ramos, A. R.; Moyano López, F. J. Digestive Physiology, Nutrition and Feeding of Arapaima gigas; a Review. Preprints2024, 2024101952. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1952.v1
Palomino Ramos, A. R.; Moyano López, F. J. Digestive Physiology, Nutrition and Feeding of Arapaima gigas; a Review. Preprints 2024, 2024101952. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1952.v1
Palomino Ramos, A. R.; Moyano López, F. J. Digestive Physiology, Nutrition and Feeding of Arapaima gigas; a Review. Preprints2024, 2024101952. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1952.v1
APA Style
Palomino Ramos, A. R., & Moyano López, F. J. (2024). Digestive Physiology, Nutrition and Feeding of Arapaima gigas; a Review. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1952.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Palomino Ramos, A. R. and Francisco Javier Moyano López. 2024 "Digestive Physiology, Nutrition and Feeding of Arapaima gigas; a Review" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1952.v1
Abstract
The Arapaima gigas, a native fish species in the Amazon basin, possesses intriguing biological and zootechnical characteristics, along with substantial economic value, rendering it a promising candidate for development within intensive aquaculture systems. Numerous studies have been conducted to deepen the understanding of its digestive physiology based on its feeding habits, determine its nutritional requirements corresponding to different developmental stages, assess alternative ingredients to enhance feeding strategies, and elucidate its feeding behavior patterns in captivity. However, there remain gaps in information and a deficiency in various aspects of nutritional physiology, particularly as it relates to the formulation of efficient and balanced aquafeeds across different production phases for this species. This article provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge regarding digestive physiology, advancements in nutrition and feeding strategies developed over the past two decades. Furthermore, it aims to pinpoint areas that require further research to enhance the understanding of A. gigas and its application in sustainable aquaculture practices.
Keywords
enzymatic activity; diets; digestibility; feeding strategies; nutritional requirements; neotropical fish
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Aquatic Science
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
