How many fish species are there in Bangladesh?

How many fish species are there in Bangladesh?

Fisheries in Bangladesh are diverse, there are about 795 native species of fish and shrimp in the fresh and marine waters of Bangladesh and 12 exotic species that have been introduced.

Which fish is exported most from Bangladesh?

hilsha shad
Less than 3% of total fish production in Bangladesh is exported. Exported species are a variety of captured fish of which the most well known is the hilsha shad (Hilsha ilisha). The cultured species with the highest export potential are pangasius (Pangasius Hypophthalmus) and tilapia (Oreochromis spp.).

Is Bangladesh a fishing country?

Bangladesh is one of the world’s leading fish producing countries where inland aquaculture contributes 56.44%, and inland capture contributes 28.14%, to total production in 2016–17 (Table 1).

What is marine capture fisheries?

Capture fishery refers to all kinds of harvesting of naturally occurring living resources in both marine and freshwater environments. Source: GreenFacts. More: On a broad level, capture fisheries can be classified as industrial, small-scale/artisanal and recreational.

What is the most popular fish in Bangladesh?

Climbing Perch
The most preferred fish (because of its taste) in Bangladesh is the Climbing Perch (Koi), Anabas testudineus (family Anabantidae, order Perciformes).

How can I export seafood from Bangladesh?

In order to export live and chilled fish from Bangladesh, an exporter must obtain licence from the Fish Inspection and Quality Control (FIQC) under Department of Fisheries for his packing center. For each consignment of export, Salubrity Certificate from FIQC is essential.

Why is Bangladesh known for fish?

Bangladesh is known as “The land of rivers” and we get tons of fresh fish out of the water, readily available. Fishing is also very popular around here and Fishes are relatively cheaper to get than meat. We also have a great variety of seafood being so close to the Bay of Bengal.

What is the difference between aquaculture and capture fisheries?

Stocking of water bodies with either wild or hatchery-raised seed is aquaculture if the stock is owned individually or by a corporate body until harvest but it becomes capture fisheries if there is open access for the general public.

What is another name for capture fisheries?

Wild fisheries are sometimes called capture fisheries.