Fish and Fisheries of Himalayan and Tarai Region of West Bengal With Ornamental Touch
by Chinmoy Chakrabotry, Madhumita Mukherjee, R. F. Lepcha
ISBN: 9789383129232
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 11995.00
Biblio : xxv+342p.,214plts., 20 figs.,117 tabls., ind., 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr. Madhumita Mukherjee is working as Director of Fisheries, Government of Bengal.
About The Book
The northern part of the state of West Bengal, particularly the Himalayan range has been bestowed with a great wealth of perennial rivers and small streams. These rivers and tributaries, namely, the Teesta, Rangeet, Ralli, Rishi, Reyang, Gelkhola Pala, Mahananda , Balasun and others are sources of important sport & ornamental fish species, crabs & prawns which have high export value. These precious species have never been investigated properly nor have they been identified for commercial purpose
Table of Contents
"Acknowledgement
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Aquatic Resources and Potentials of North Bengal
3. Jhora Fishery in Hill Area of Darjeeling District
4. Commercially Important Culturable Fish Species of North Bengal
5. Ecosytem Approach to Aquaculture
6. Decline of Indigenous Aqua Species
7. Scope for Preservation, Propagation and Conservation of Aquabiodiversity
8. Ornamental Fish Species for Commercial Purpose
9. Scope for Game Fish
10. State Programme for Capacity Building on Aquaculture Developm