Heavy metals in two fish species (Carangoidel malabaricus and Belone stronglurus) from Pulicat Lake, North of Chennai, Southeast Coast of India.
We present the results from a detailed study based on five metals (Cr, Cd, Zn, Pb and Fe) measured in four organs (gills, liver, intestine and muscle) of two fish species (Carangoidel malabaricus and Belone stronglurus) from Pulicat Lake in southeast coast of India. The results show marked differences between the two species and organs as well as significant variations within the five analyzed metals. Although the metal concentrations measured in fish muscle are low, high levels of Pb and Fe were observed in the liver and gills of the two fish species. The concentrations of heavy metals in edible parts (muscle) of fish were within the permissible levels and are safe for the human consumption.
Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, Chennai 600 025, India.
B Prabhu Dass
BP
Batvari
S
S
Kamala-Kannan
K
K
Shanthi
R
R
Krishnamoorthy
Kui Jae
KJ
Lee
M
M
Jayaprakash
D000818:Animals; D005399:Fishes; D005618:Fresh Water; D005880:Gills / Q000378:metabolism; D007194:India; D008099:Liver / Q000378:metabolism; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000378:metabolism*; D013045:Species Specificity; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000378:metabolism*
D019216:Metals, Heavy; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical