Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes (Carps) Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows and carps) Genus: Tor Species: T. tor Common/local names English: Tor barb and Tor mahseer Bangladesh: Mohashol (মহাশোল), Mohal (মহাল), Tor mahaseer (টর মহাশির) India: Burapatra,
The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on fisheries sector of Bangladesh
In this current world, everyone is familiar with Covid-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has caused extreme damage to the economies of every country. Our country is no exception. Especially in the case of fisheries, being an agrarian country, fish farmers and fishmongers
Chemical factors affecting the life of shellfishes
In previous feature, different kinds of physical factors affecting the life of shellfishes were described. The most important physical factors are light, temperature, turbidity, depth, water current, substrate etc. In this feature, different types of chemical factors (viz. salinity, pH
Physical factors affecting the life of shellfishes
In nature, shellfishes are very crucial both in ecological and economical point of view among calcifying species. They play an important role in ecological balance and thus they are termed as engineer of the ecosystem, governing energy and nutrient flows
Migratory Pattern, Route and Abundance of Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha)
During entire life, Hilsa shad (the national fish of Bangladesh) migrates both from sea to freshwater and freshwater to sea to meet the biological demand. Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) lives in the sea for most of its life, but migrates
Fish feed shops in Natore
List of Upazilla (sub district) wise fish feed shops in Natore district are noted here. This list is not the complete list of all the fish feed shops in Natore. Anyone can add additional info here. Please leave your info
Balitora minnow, Psilorhynchus balitora (Hamilton, 1822)
Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes (Carps) Family: Psilorhynchidae (Mountain carps) Genus: Psilorhynchus Species: P. balitora Synonyms Cyprinus balitora Hamilton, 1822 Psilorhynchus variegatus McClelland, 1839 Common/local names English: Balitora minnow Bangladesh: Balitora (বালিটোরা) Distributions: Bangladesh, India