Short communication, Note

https://doi.org/10.14798/73.1.778

THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: Plotosus canius Hamilton, 1822 (Siluriformes: Plotosidae)

Md. Yeamin Hossain ; Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
Md. Jahangir Alam ; Faculty of Fisheries, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1760, Bangladesh

Abstract

Gray eel catfish Plotosus canius is a vulnerable species in Bangladesh. The wild populations are declining as a result of over-exploitation, destruction of spawning grounds, various ecological changes in their natural habitats and lack of appropriate management. Establishment of suitable sanctuaries in selected areas of estuaries, streams, canals and lakes is suggested for the conservation of the populations.

Keywords

Plotosus canius; Gray eel catfish; vulnerable; establishment of sanctuaries; Asia

Hrčak ID:

137593

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/137593

Publication date:

25.3.2015.

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