Cell types in the peripheral blood of waking catfish Clarias batrachus (Lin.)

Different types of haematocytes found in the peripheral blood of walking catfish Clarias batrachus, have been characterized and identified using morphological, morphometric and cytochemical techniques. These cells are: erythrocytes, reticulocytes, large and small lymphocytes, thrombocytes, monocytes and polymorphonuclear leucocytes (neutrophils).