Sains Malaysiana 44(1)(2015):
31–40
Biological Aspects of the Critically Endangered Fish, Labeo
boga in the Ganges River, Northwestern Bangladesh
(Aspek Biologi Ikan Terancam Kritikal,
Labeo boga di dalam Sungai Ganges, Barat Laut Bangladesh)
MD. YEAMIN HOSSAIN*, SHARMIN JAHAN, MD. ABU SAYED JEWEL, MD. MOSADDEQUR RAHMAN, MST. MONIRA KHATUN
& SALEHA JASMINE
Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University
of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205
Bangladesh
Diserahkan: 27 Februari 2013/Diterima: 14 Jun 2014
ABSTRACT
The present study reports the first complete and inclusive
description of some biological parameters including length-frequency
distribution (LFD),
sex ratio (SR),
length-weight relationship (LWR), condition factors (allometric, KA; Fulton’s, KF; relative, KR and
relative weight, WR) and form factor (a3.0) of Labeo
boga in the Ganges River, northwestern Bangladesh. Sampling was conducted
using traditional fishing gears during April 2011 to March 2012. For each
specimen, total length (TL) was measured to the nearest 0.01 cm using
digital slide calipers and total body weight (BW) was measured using an
electronic balance with 0.01 g accuracy. The LWR was calculated using
the expression: W= a Lb, where W is the BW and L is the TL.
A total of 211 specimens ranging from 9.78-27.50 cm TL and 10.00 to 276.10 g BW were
studied. BW of females was significantly higher than that of males
(Mann-Whitney U-test, p>0.001). However the overall sex ratio did not
differ significantly from the expected value of 1:1 (χ2 = 0.12, p<0.05).
The calculated b for the LWR indicated isometric growth (» 3.00) in
males, females and combined gender and there were significant differences in
the intercepts but not in the slopes between the sexes of L. boga in the Ganges River. KF of
females was significantly higher than that for males (p<0.001). In
addition, the Wilcoxon signed rank test showed that the WR did not differ from
100 for males and females in this study indicating good condition of habitat
for L. boga. The results of this study would be an effective tool for
fishery specialists to initiate early management strategies and regulations for
the sustainable management of the remaining stocks of this species within the
Padma River and surrounding ecosystems.
Keywords: Condition; conservation; Ganges; Labeo boga; Length-weight relationship
ABSTRAK
Kajian ini melaporkan huraian lengkap dan terangkum pertama beberapa
parameter biologi termasuk taburan panjang frekuensi (LFD), nisbah jantina (SR)
hubungan panjang-berat (LWR), faktor keadaan (alometrik, KA; Fulton, KF; relatif, KR dan
berat relatif, WR) serta faktor bentuk (a3.0)
Labeo boga di dalam Ganges Sungai, Barat Laut Bangladesh.
Pensampelan dijalankan menggunakan peralatan tradisi menangkap ikan
sepanjang April 2011 hingga Mac 2012. Bagi setiap spesimen, jumlah
panjang (TL) dikira ke 0.01 cm terdekat
menggunakan slaid angkup digital dan berat keseluruhan badan (BW)
diukur menggunakan penimbang elektronik dengan 0.01 g ketepatan.
LWR dikira menggunakan ungkapan:
W= a Lb, dengan W adalah BW dan L adalah TL.
Sebanyak 211 spesimen antara 9.78-27.50 cm TL dan 10.00 ke 276.10 g
BW telah
dikaji. BW
betina adalah lebih tinggi daripada jantan (U-ujian
Mann-Whitney, p>0.001), walau bagaimanapun, nisbah jantina
keseluruhan pula tidak berbeza secara signifikan daripada nilai
dijangka 1:1 (χ2 =
0.12, p<0.05). Kiraan b untuk LWR menunjukkan pertumbuhan
isometrik (» 3.00) pada jantan, betina dan gabungan jantina
serta terdapat perbezaan signifikan dalam pintasan tersebut tetapi
tidak di cerun antara jantina L. boga di dalam Sungai Ganges.
KF betina adalah lebih
tinggi daripada jantan (p<0.001). Disamping itu, pangkat
uji bertanda Wilcoxon menunjukkan bahawa WR tidak berbeza daripada 100 untuk jantan
dan betina dalam kajian ini dan menunjukkan keadaan yang baik untuk
habitat L. boga. Keputusan kajian ini boleh menjadi alat
yang berkesan untuk pakar perikanan memulakan strategi awal pengurusan
dan peraturan bagi pengurusan yang mampan untuk stok spesies ini
di dalam Sungai Padma dan ekosistem persekitaran.
Kata kunci: Ganges; keadaan; Labeo boga; hubungan panjang-berat; pemuliharaan
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