Systematic position (Nelson 2006) Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes (Carps) Family: Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) Genus: Cirrhina Species: C. reba Synonyms Labeo ariza (Hamilton, 1807) Cirrhinus reba (Hamilton, 1822) Gobio limnophilus (McClelland, 1839) Gobio bovianus (Jerdon, 1849)
Near Threatened (NT) Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh
A Near Threatened (NT) species is one which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as likely to become endangered in the near future. It is the fourth 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
Fin Fishes of the River Choto Jamuna
River Choto Jamuna is an important and well-known river in Northern Bangladesh and one of the major distributaries of the River Atrai. This river contributes much in terms of fish production and source of income for many fishermen living beside
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
Teachers profile: Dr. Md. Istiaque Hossain
Dr. Md. Istiaque Hossain Professor Department of Fisheries Faculty of Agriculture University of Rajshahi Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh Contact: Cell phone: +88 01726514232 Tel. No. (Office): +88-0721-711117 Fax: +88-0721-750064 (Office) E-mail: bitanrubd@yahoo.com, bitanrubd@gmail.com SPECIALIZATION: Aquaculture and Water productivity Management in open