BFRI scientists succeed in breeding local fish 'Gotali'  

BSS
Published On: 11 Mar 2025, 20:02
Gotali fish. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Mar 11, 2025 (BSS) – The scientists at the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) have succeeded in artificial breeding of 'Gotali' fish, scientifically known as Crossochelius latius, and producing fries of the fish in the country.  

Confirming the matter to BSS, BFRI Publication Officer S M Shariful Islam today said that among the 261 species of freshwater fish in Bangladesh, the 'Gotali' fish is an important and delicious small fish.

According to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)-2015, the 'Gotali' fish is included in the list of endangered species, he said. 

In this context, in order to protect the species from extinction, a group of BFRI scientists at the institute's Freshwater Sub-Center, Sayedpur, collected the fish from the area adjacent to the Teesta Barrage of the Teesta River in 2023 and undertook research activities for acclimatization and artificial breeding in the research pond of the sub-center, he added.

Later, they have succeeded in production of fry through artificial breeding for the first time in the country in July, 2024.

BFRI Publication Officer said that the research was led by BFRI's Chief Scientific Officer Dr Azhar Ali.

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