Bangladesh is a land of river and she has a diverse fisheries resources. There are 260 freshwater species, 475 marine water species, 24 fresh water prawn species, 36 marine shrimp species and crab, snail, mussel, turtle, etc. in our water
Exotic fishes of Bangladesh: Amazon sailfin catfish, Pterygoplichthys pardalis
This catfish is native to South America. Though this fish was introduced for ornamental purpose but at present they have established themselves into the different natural waterbodies of Bangladesh. This is an extremely hardy species. Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class:
Important Aquarium Shops in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh
Though Rajshahi is a comparatively large and major city of the country but shops for aquarium is not developed to such extent. Different aquarium shops of Rajshahi city were surveyed between 2008-2010. Available shops, aquarium products and aquarium fishes were
Important Aquarium Shops in Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Different aquarium shops of Katabon market in Dhaka city were surveyed between March and September 2008. Available shops, aquarium products and aquarium fishes were recorded during this survey. All important information were published in my previous feature entitled “Aquarium Fisheries
Aquarium Fishes of Bangladesh: Part-2
More than 70 species of exotic and native ornamental fish fishes are recorded from Dhaka and Rajshahi city. Short descriptions of some species are given bellow- 01. Pearl Gourami: Trichogaster leeri Origin: Asia, Thailand, Indonesia Size: 13 cm Lifespan: 3-4
Aquarium Fishes of Bangladesh: Part-1
More than 70 species of exotic and native ornamental as well as aquarium fishes are recorded from Dhaka and Rajshahi city. Short descriptions of some species are given bellow- 01. Silver Arowana: Osteoglossum bicirrhosum Origin: South America, Amazon River Size:
Aquarium Fisheries in Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Methodology: Different aquarium shops of Katabon market in Dhaka city were surveyed between March and September 2008. Available shops, aquarium products in shops were noted down during field visit. Local name of the aquarium fishes were listed down and other