THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: Cirrhinus reba (Hamilton 1822) (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae)

Abstract

The threatened Reba carp Cirrhinus reba is one of the foods high in nutritional value in Asian countries, including Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. However, natural populations have been declined due to overexploitation and various ecological changes in its natural habitats leading to an alarming condition and deserving high conservation importance. This paper recommends actions for the conservation of the remaining isolated population of C. reba in Asian countries.

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“…Suitable sanctuaries in selected areas of rivers, streams, canals, lakes, floodplains should be established (Hossain and Alam, 2015;Hossain et al, 2015b). Identification of the factors which are causes of the decline of this species and its habitats and necessary steps should be taken to conserve the preferred habitats of the species 2009b).…”

THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822) (Cypriniformes: Cobitidae)

“…Further studies on the reproductive biology and stock assessment are urgently required for this endangered loach (Hossain, 2014;Hossain et al, 2015b). To conserve this species in its natural habitat, over-exploitation and habitat loss should be protected (Rahman et al, 2012b;Hossain et al, 2015c).…”

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“…Identification of the causal factors to the decline of the species and necessary measures should be taken to conserve its preferred habitats (Hossain et al, 2008;2009;2015a). Fishing practices should be banned during spawning season in India and in the peak spawning season in Bangladesh (Hossain, 2014;2015b). The conservation status of M. gulio should be improved through effective habitat protection and restoration as well as by increasing public awareness.…”