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
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
Flying barb: Esomus danricus
Synonyms: Cyprinus danrica Hamilton, 1822 Nuria danrica Day, 1878 Esomus danrica grahami Chaudhuri, 1912 Esomus lineatus AHL, 1924 Esomus vittatus Swainson, 1839 Nuria thermophilos McClelland, 1839 Esomus danricus; Shaw and Shebbeare, 1937 Rasbora daniconius Munro, 1955 Common name: Flying barb Local