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FISHES OF KAPTAI LAKE: MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION PERSPECTIVES

By: Md. Shoyeb Shalehin,Sheratun Naher,Shams M. Galib

Key Words: Kaptai Lake, freshwater, sustainable management, conservation, non-native fish

JLES-Vol-15-No-P-53-58, December 2020.

Abstract

Native fish species in Bangladesh is decreasing at an alarming rate due to anthropogenic and natural causes and therefore, for the sustainable management of a water body, it is important to know its species diversity, their abundance, existing management and problems. In this study, we recorded fish species of Kaptai Lake, the largest lake in Bangladesh, and also examined the current lake management activities and problems. Fifty three native species belonging to seven orders and 23 families were identified of which 20 species were of conservation importance including eight endangered, six vulnerable and six near threatened species. Seven non-native species were also recorded. Three native species (Gudusia chapra, Gonialosa manmina and Corica soborna) contributed nearly 90% of the fish production. Lake authority regularly employed fishing ban and released fish seeds of native carps to enhance the stock but, unfortunately, harmful and illegal fishing using destructive fishing gears were common in the lake. The findings of this study may contribute to the sustainable management of the Kaptai Lake fishery.

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Md. Shoyeb Shalehin,Sheratun Naher,Shams M. Galib

FISHES OF KAPTAI LAKE: MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION PERSPECTIVES

JLES-Vol-15-No-P-53-58, December 2020.

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