Comparative Biometry, habitat structure and distribution of four endemic snakehead (Teleostei: Channidae) species of Assam, India


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Authors

  • M M Goswami Guwahati University, Assam
  • Arunav Borthakur Guwahati University, Assam
  • Janardan Pathak Guwahati University, Assam

https://doi.org/10.47780/jifsi.38.1.2006.61831

Abstract

Snakeheads of the family Channidae viz Channa barca, C. aurantimaculata, C. stewarti and C. bleheri are of restricted distribution in some areas of Assam. Studies on biometry, habitat and distribution of the four species were carried out. The microhabitat characteristics of all the four species are of burrowing type. The rare and dwindling status of C. barca is of great concern. The declining occurance of the fishin relation to human interference has been discussed. A key to identification of fishes of the Genus Channa of Assam is provided.

Author Biographies

  • M M Goswami, Guwahati University, Assam
    Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam 781014, India
  • Arunav Borthakur, Guwahati University, Assam
    Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam 781014, India
  • Janardan Pathak, Guwahati University, Assam
    Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam 781014, India

Submitted

2016-09-26

Published

2016-09-26

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Goswami, M. M., Borthakur, A., & Pathak, J. (2016). Comparative Biometry, habitat structure and distribution of four endemic snakehead (Teleostei: Channidae) species of Assam, India. Journal of the Inland Fisheries Society of India, 38(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.47780/jifsi.38.1.2006.61831