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Landing Centers and Availability of Fish Species in Fish Markets of Mymensingh Town

K. J. Chandra
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. Hasan
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

S. S. Basak
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

overview the location of the fish landing/entering centers, the source of supply and availability of fisheries organisms in Mymensingh town. The investigation was conducted from October 2009 to September 2010 in sixteen landing centers and markets of Mymensingh town. Among a total of 122 species of fishes were available of which, 113 were finfish and 9 were shellfish. Out of 113 finfish, 85 were freshwater fish species, 14 were exotic species, 14 were marine species, 7 were prawn /shrimps and 2 were mud crab and tortoise. Different types of freshwater fish, marine fish, crustacean and dry fish were found in Mymensingh town. The most abundant freshwater fish species were Catla catla, Labeo rohita, Clarias batrachus, Cirrhinus cirrhosus, Channa punctatus. Among the marine fishes Lates calcarifer, Euthynnus affinis and Mugil cephalus were recorded. The shellfishes, Macrobrachium rosenbergii and Penaeus monodon were most abundant. Significant amount of carps were imported from inside and outside of the districts. Besides the carps, small quantities of other fish, e.g, hilsha, catfish, tilapia, small indigenous fish, prawn and shrimp and other fish including marine can be seen in the fish landing centers and fish markets in Mymensingh town. Trains, buses, trucks and pickups were used as transport of fish to the landing centers from outside of Mymensingh town. Virtually most of the fish (84.6 %) were brought from different areas of the district and adjacent district like Netrokona, Jamalpur, Gazipur and Kishoreganj. The rest (15.4 %) were brought from external source in Mechhua bazar, Natun bazar, Sankipara bazar, Charpara bazar and Kathgola bazar. Main source of the fishes were different ponds, haors, beels and rivers of Mymensingh and adjacent districts.

Keywords: Landing centers, Fish markets, Fish species, Mymensingh town

Location: Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-10-2009

End Date: 00-09-2010

Program Area: Resource Development and Management

Commodity: Aquatic animal

Objectives:

1. To know the availability of species in fish landing centers and markets which give a rough knowledge about fish fauna available in Mymensingh region.

Methodology:

Selection of the study area: There are many markets in and around Mymensingh town among which 16 fish markets and five important fish landing centers were selected for this study. The study area includes Mymensingh town among them; Mechhua bazar, Natun bazar, Sankipara bazar, Charpara bazar, Kathgula bazar, Railway market, Bow bazar, Gudara-ghat, Kashor, Pourasova market, Keshtapur, Kachijhuli fish market and K.R. market, Shesmor, Sutiakhali and Keyotkhali fish market of BAU area. Landing centers studied: Almost all of the fish landing centers in the study area were surveyed. Although some fish are landed in all the markets still five landing centers are identified in main town such as Mechhua bazar fish landing center, Sankipara bazar, Natun Bazar, Charpara bazar and Kathgula bazar in Mymensigh. Selection of samples: Total sample size of the study was 120 of which 80 were fish traders, 15 Aratder and 25 were fish farmer. The traders dealing with fish trading were categorized into three groups, namely Bepari, Aratdar and Retailer. Preparation of interview schedules: Three different types of interview schedules had been carefully prepared (one for Retailer and two for Aratdar and Bepari). Period of data collection: For the study the data were collected during the months of October 2009 to September 2010. Visit of landing center and market and collection of data Several visits were made in each of the landing centers and fish markets of Mymensingh town. As the supply of the fishes varied with seasons collection of data were made in different seasons i.e. throughout the year by repeated visits in the landing centers and markets. Target group: Fish traders (retailers): For questionnaire survey 80 fish traders were selected from these markets. Interviews were conducted at times convenient to the traders (retailer) at the market. Fish traders (Aratdar): Aratdars were the biggest fish traders in the marketing channel but were limited in number. Questionnaire survey and focus group discussion (FGD): For questionnaire interviews, simple random sampling method was followed for 2 aratders and 3 retailers in each study sites per survey.

Source of Information: J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 9(2): 311–318, 2011

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Achievement/Findings:

Among a total of 122 species of fishes were available of which, 113 were fin fish and 9 were shellfish. Out of 113 fin fish, 85 were freshwater fish species, 14 were exotic species, 14 were marine species, 7 were prawn /shrimps and 2 were mud crab and tortoise. Different types of freshwater fish, marine fish, crustacean and dry fish were found in Mymensingh town. This information will help to take the necessary steps in the future.

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