Which one of the following fish is a surface feeder?

Rohus

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Mrigals

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Common carps

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Catlas

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Solution

The correct option is D
Catlas

The correct option is D.
Explanation of correct option:
The fishes that have a straight back and travel to the surface in order to gather food are called surface feeder fishes.
Catlas are pelagic fishes.
They feed on phytoplankton and crustaceans present on the surface.
They are highly rich in nutrients.
Explanation of incorrect options:
Option A:
Rohu is a column feeder.
Option B:
Mrigals are bottom feeders.
Option C:
Common carps are a bottom feeder.
Final answer: Catla is a surface feeder.

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