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
Threatened to Extinct Fishes of Bangladesh
Threatened to extinct fishes of Bangladesh: The IUCN Bangladesh (2000) has made a list of threatened to extinct fishes of Bangladesh. These species are considered as threatened fishes of Bangladesh. The National Categories of Threatened Animals are based on the Global
Kaptai Lake
Bangladesh is enriched with extensive potential water resources distributed all over the country. Kaptai Lake is one of the most important freshwater body which is the largest man-made freshwater resource in the South-East Asia as well as in Bangladesh. The
Fisheries Alphabet for Kids
is for Ailia [কাজুলি বা বাঁশপাতা] is for Bronze Featherback [ফলি বা ফলুই] is for Climbing Perch [কই] is for Dogfish [হাঙ্গরজাতীয় মাছ] is for Eel [কুচিয়া] is for Freshwater Shark [বোয়াল] is for
Mrigel: Cirrhinus cirrhosus
Synonyms: Cyprinus mrigala Hamilton, 1822 Cirrhina mrigala Day, 1878 Cirrhina mrigala Shaw and Shebbeare, 1937 Cirrhina mrigala Bhuiyan, 1964 Cirrhina mrigala Ahmad, 1943 Cirrhinus mrigala mrigala Talwar and Jhingran, 1991 Common name: Caurvery white carp Local name: Mrigel, Mirka Taxonomy