“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. M. Manjurul Alam
Dr. M. Manjurul Alam Associate Professor Department of Fisheries University of Rajshahi Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh. E-mail: mamillat@yahoo.com Phone: +88 0721 751355; +88 01712172018 Research interest: Fish biology Professional experience Academic (23 October 2000 – to Date) Preparing and delivering lectures
Atrai Fish Market: an overview
Bangladesh is a riverine country. About 230 rivers spread through like nets over Bangladesh. The river Atrai is a one of the most famous river of Bangladesh. The upozila Atrai is named by the name of the river Atrai which
Ten Vulnerable Fishes of Bangladesh: Recorded from Chalan Beel
A total of 54 native freshwater fish species of Bangladesh have been declared threatened by IUCN Bangladesh (2000). Among them 12 species are recorded as critically endangered, 28 species are endangered and rest 14 species are vulnerable. Out of 54
Fishes of the river Padma near Rajshahi, Bangladesh: Part-1
A survey has been carried out in order to explore the existing fish fauna of the river Padma near Rajshahi. One species of Chondrichthyes and 72 species of Osteichthyes of fishes were recorded. Details are given in Fish and Other
Air-Breathing Organ of Fishes: Swim Bladder or Air Bladder
Description: The airbladder or gasbladder or swimbladder is a white glistering saccular organ developing as a diverticulum form the wall of the pharynx in the gut. It is often present among the teleosts. It attains its full development among the
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