Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Siluriformes (Catfishes) Superfamily: Sisoroidea Family: Sisoridae (Bagariidae; Sisorid catfishes) Subfamily: Sisorinae Genus: Gagata Species: G. youssoufi Synonyms: No synonyms Local name: Gang tengra (গাং টেংরা) Distributions: Name of place or country
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
Journal Profile: University Journal of Zoology
University Journal of Zoology is published by Rajshahi University Zoological Society, Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. The ISSN is 1023-6104. Contact: Mailing Address Department of Zoology Rajshahi University Rajshahi 6205 Bangladesh Principal Contact Professor Ananda Kumar Saha
Freshwater and Estuarine Fishes of Bangladesh
Freshwater and Estuarine Fishes: General parameter to differentiate freshwater from estuarine habitat is the salinity level of water. Freshwater contains less than 0.5 ppt (Parts Per Thousand) salinity whereas estuarine water contains moderate salinity (generally 14-17 ppt). We can easily