Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes (Carps) Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows and carps) Genus: Crossocheilus Species: C. latius Common/local names English: Gangetic latia Bangladesh: Kalabata (কালাবাটা), Tatkini (টাটকেনী) and Salabata (সালাবাটা) India: Lurali, Kalabatta, Petphorani, Muhtedha, Fathachatta
Threatened Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh
Threatened species are any species which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future. It includes Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN) and Vulnerable (VU) categories. According to IUCN Bangladesh (2015a, b) two hundred fifty three Freshwater Fishes were assessed by
Endangered (EN) Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh
An endangered (EN) species is one which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. It is the second highest risk category after critically endangered (CR)
List of Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh and their conservation status
List of freshwater fishes of Bangladesh including their local conservation status (IUCN 2015a and b) are given below. In the list, name of fishes has been arranged alphabetically. The latest local conservation status of listed fishes is mentioned here according
Habitat of Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh: Order Cypriniformes
The place in where particular plants or animals live is known as habitat. Within the habitat, organism occupies different niches. A niche is the functional role of a species in a community. Habitat is a place where species get what
Book profile- Introduction to fish species diversity: Sunamganj haor region within CBRMP’s working area
“Introduction to fish species diversity: Sunamganj haor region within CBRMP’s working area” presents mainly a checklist of fish species of Sunamganj haor region within CBRMP’s working area and their profile (taxonomic position including English, Bangla and scientific name; fin formula; body
Freshwater and Estuarine Fishes of Bangladesh
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