First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
This study reports a new record of freshwater fish Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider) from Aiechu-Kalikhola tributary of the Maukhola river in Sarpang, Bhutan. The species was found in shoal of the tributary and was identified using its morphometric characters. It can be identified and di...
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| author | Laxmi Sagar Karma Lodhen Wangmo Dhan Bdr. Gurung Karma Wangchuk Rinchen Dorji Rupesh Subedi Tshering Zangmo Pelden Dorji |
| author_facet | Laxmi Sagar Karma Lodhen Wangmo Dhan Bdr. Gurung Karma Wangchuk Rinchen Dorji Rupesh Subedi Tshering Zangmo Pelden Dorji |
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| description | This study reports a new record of freshwater fish Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider) from Aiechu-Kalikhola tributary of the Maukhola river in Sarpang, Bhutan. The species was found in shoal of the tributary and was identified using its morphometric characters. It can be identified and distinguished from its congeners reported in Bhutan by dorsal fin rays XIX, 47, anal fin rays III, 52, rostral plates 28, pectoral fin rays 19, caudal fin rays 15, soft rayed part of dorsal and anal fin separated by a notch from rounded caudal fin, and presence of four ocelli at the base of dorsal fins. Further studies are needed to better understand its distribution, ecology, and population dynamics in the country. A key to species belonging to Mastacembelidae of Bhutan including the new record is provided. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5f69130f9e8a448ba948410d2f39427a2024-01-15T07:08:23ZengThe Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic ScienceFisheries and Aquatic Sciences2234-17572023-12-01261270871410.47853/FAS.2023.e63First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of BhutanLaxmi Sagar0Karma Lodhen Wangmo1Dhan Bdr. Gurung2Karma Wangchuk3Rinchen Dorji4Rupesh Subedi5Tshering Zangmo6Pelden Dorji7College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha 14001, BhutanCollege of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha 14001, BhutanProfessor, Department of Forest Science, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha 14001, BhutanLecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha 14001, BhutanCollege of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha 14001, BhutanCollege of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha 14001, BhutanCollege of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha 14001, BhutanCollege of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha 14001, BhutanThis study reports a new record of freshwater fish Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider) from Aiechu-Kalikhola tributary of the Maukhola river in Sarpang, Bhutan. The species was found in shoal of the tributary and was identified using its morphometric characters. It can be identified and distinguished from its congeners reported in Bhutan by dorsal fin rays XIX, 47, anal fin rays III, 52, rostral plates 28, pectoral fin rays 19, caudal fin rays 15, soft rayed part of dorsal and anal fin separated by a notch from rounded caudal fin, and presence of four ocelli at the base of dorsal fins. Further studies are needed to better understand its distribution, ecology, and population dynamics in the country. A key to species belonging to Mastacembelidae of Bhutan including the new record is provided. http://www.e-fas.org/archive/view_article?doi=10.47853/FAS.2023.e63Aiechu-KalikholaBhutanCongenersMacrognathus aralNew record |
| spellingShingle | Laxmi Sagar Karma Lodhen Wangmo Dhan Bdr. Gurung Karma Wangchuk Rinchen Dorji Rupesh Subedi Tshering Zangmo Pelden Dorji First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Aiechu-Kalikhola Bhutan Congeners Macrognathus aral New record |
| title | First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan |
| title_full | First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan |
| title_fullStr | First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan |
| title_full_unstemmed | First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan |
| title_short | First record of Macrognathus aral (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan |
| title_sort | first record of macrognathus aral bloch amp schneider 1801 from the himalayan kingdom of bhutan |
| topic | Aiechu-Kalikhola Bhutan Congeners Macrognathus aral New record |
| url | http://www.e-fas.org/archive/view_article?doi=10.47853/FAS.2023.e63 |
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