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Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 9: 223-225 (2009)
[DOI: 10.4194/trjfas.2009.0215] | | | | Morphometric, Meristic Characteristics and Conservation of the Threatened Fish, Puntius sarana (Hamilton, 1822) (Cyprinidae) in the Ganges River, Northwestern Bangladesh |
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| Md. Yeamin Hossain1,*, Jun Ohtomi2, Zoarder Faruque Ahmed3 |
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| 1 Kagoshima University, United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, 1-21-24 Korimoto, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan.2 Kagoshima University, Faculty of Fisheries, 4-20-50 Shimoarata, Kagoshima 890-0056, Japan.3 Bangladesh Agricultural University, Faculty of Fisheries, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh. |
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* Corresponding Author: Tel.: +81.99 2864152; Fax: +81.99 2864133;
E-mail: yeamin2222@yahoo.com |
Received 19 March 2008
Accepted 03 November 2008 |
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Abstract:
The present study aims to describe the morphometric, meristic characteristics and threatening factors for the critically endangered species Puntius sarana (Hamilton, 1822) in the lower part of Ganges River, northwestern Bangladesh. A total of 87 specimens ranging from 9.30-21.70 mm TL (total length) and 10.05-189.25 g body weight (BW) were used for the studies of the morphometric and meristic characteristics. The necessary data and information were collected through the interview or survey on >120 fishers and >80 fish farmers during March 2006 to December 2007. The results indicated that the populations are declining due to over-exploitation, pollution and environmental degradation, spread of disease, uncontrolled introduction of exotic fishes, and lack of proper management. This study also suggested the measures for the conservation of the remnant isolated population of P. sarana in the Ganges River and nearby areas. |
| Keywords: Puntius sarana, critically endangered species, conservation, Bangladesh. |
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