Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes (Carps) Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows and carps) Genus: Devario Species: D. devario Synonym: Cyprinus devario Hamilton, 1822 Danio devario (Hamilton, 1822) Leuciscus devario (Hamilton, 1822) Perilampus devario (Hamilton, 1822) Deuario
Devario assamensis (Barman, 1984): A newly recorded freshwater fish in Bangladesh
Devario assamensis (Barman, 1984) was recorded (first time in Bangladesh) from Madhabkundo waterfalls and adjacent streams in Moulovibazar District of Bangladesh by Ahmed et al. in 2013 (Ahmed et al. 2013). It is a colourful fish and can be reared
Least Concern (LC) Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh
A Least Concern (LC) species is one which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as likely lowest risk, widespread, abundant taxon and does not qualify for a more at-risk category. According to IUCN Bangladesh
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
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
Data Deficient (DD) Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh
A Data Deficient (DD) species is one which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as not enough data to make an assessment of its risk of extinction. According to IUCN Bangladesh (2015a, b) two
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)