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https://doi.org/10.14798/73.1.780

THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: Pethia ticto (Hamilton, 1822) (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae)

Md. Yeamin Hossain ; Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
Md. Akhtar Hossain ; Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
Rafiqul Islam ; Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
Md. Alomgir Hossen ; Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
Obaidur Rahman ; Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
Md. Mosaddequr Rahman ; Faculty of Fisheries, Kagoshima University, 4-50-20 Shimoarata, Kagoshima 890-0056, Japan

Abstract

The threatened Ticto barb Pethia ticto is a small indigenous fish species widely distributed in the natural waters of Asian countries. Previously it was known as Puntius ticto. Natural populations have been reduced seriously to the verge of extinction due to excess exploitation and ecological changes in their natural habitats. This paper suggests the actions for the conservation of the remaining isolated population of P. ticto in Asian countries.

Keywords

Pethia ticto; ticto barb; vulnerable; Bangladesh; Asia

Hrčak ID:

137594

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/137594

Publication date:

25.3.2015.

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