Utilized as food by the tribal people, kanis of kanyakumari district ref. A checklist of fishes of kerala, india document india. Chapter 1 introduction agriculture in the kerala economy. Only 8% of the total fishes of kerala are listed as threatened in the iucn red. This study was carried out as part of the research project entitled. The population of fisher folk of kerala is about 12 lakhs, which includes 8. Several hundred fish species occurring in the marine waters of kerala have not yet been assessed for their conservation status by. Kudampulli fish tamarindgambooge is mostly used as the souring agent in kottayam style fish curries. The fishermen of kerala reveal that they were earlier catching about 2025 clarias fishes each year, but that number has reduced to one or two during the last five years. Fish diversity of kuttanad river, kerala state, india. Ministry of tourism launches stranded in india portal to help foreign tourists stuck in various parts of india.
Pending more accurate information on their status, the lacustrine lake victoria haplochromines have been omitted from the list. Oct 24, 2016 the presently described cyprinid fish is the latest addition to this genus from kerala. Only 8% of the total fishes of kerala are listed as threatened in the iucn red list, of which the majority are. Introduction agriculture in the kerala economy keralas 38,863 km. Districtwise forest cover kerala number of districts. The brackish water fishery resources consist of 75 species and of which 57 species are from fish, 6 species of shrimp, 1 species of prawn, 5 species of crabs and 6 species of bivalves, 28 species were identified as commercially important. Fish mucous from live fish mixed with rice or wheat flour is used as medicine for arthritis.
For a true blue foodie, kerala is a land of crisp banana chips, rich coconut payasam and fragrant fish curries. The endemic flora in kerala is mainly palaeotropic in composition, which is a part of the peninsular indian endemic flora of gondwanaland origin. Based on availability of resources fisherman change the gear, the different gear used for fishing in the estuary are gill nets. The fish fauna were collected from various streams and rivers using. Fisheries, university of kerala on 30th september 2011 at thiruvananthapuram to collate and develop a list of common names for the freshwater fishes of kerala. Monsoon flood plain fishery and traditional fishing methods. Because of the multitude of reasons, several species became endangered and the iucn included 39 fishes in the endangered and 8 in critically endangered category,14. Culture fishes collected from different sites of various. Considering the above facts, the present work documents freshwater. Aquatic bioresources of ashtamudi lake, kerala out canoes and plankbuilt boats.
Lying between north latitudes 818 and 1248 and east longitudes 7452 and 7222, kerala is. Katla or catla also known as major indian carp is commonly found in rivers and lakes of india and one of the most popular species of freshwater fish. The diversity and abundance of the species generally showed an inverse relationship with altitude. In the case of fishes with common names, it was decided to maintain a widely used common name. Taxonomic notes on some cultivable fishes found in the. It satisfies the protein requirements of a considerable chunk of the underprivileged population and. Mar 26, 2014 fishes native to kerala western ghats recognized as one of the 18biodiversity hotspots in the world fresh water fish species. Primary fishes 210 classes excluding the marine migrants are found in the inland waters of kerala, of which 53 species are endemic. Department of zoology, university of kerala, kariavattom campus, thiruvananthapuram. Human resources the human resources include both artisanal and mechanized group of fisher men. Fishes of interest and their fishery along the kerala coast.
Aug 12, 2014 fresh water fishes are normally found in more than one habitat that is paddy fields, ponds, lakes, rivers, backwaters of kerala. Kerala fish 4 article results 8 most delicious fish dishes from kerala the wealth of seafood in kerala is worth exploring and if you cant make it to gods own country anytime soon, weve pulled out the. Situated between the arabian sea to the west and the western ghats to the east. Fishermen reported that the capture rate of this fish is less in natural conditions in comparison to other fishes catch rate of fish within 34 hours of fishing using traditional methods is about 1520. The brackish water fishery resources consist of 75 species and of which 57 species are from fish, 6 species of shrimp, 1 species of prawn, 5 species of crabs and 6 species of bivalves, 28 species were identified as. Mar 29, 2014 primary fishes 210 classes excluding the marine migrants are found in the inland waters of kerala, of which 53 species are endemic. The catla along with roho labeo and mrigal carp are the most important aquacultured freshwater fish in india. End state master plans with meticulous spatial planning and numerous and welldefined project proposals the implementation or otherwise of. Marlne fishery resources of kerala present status and scope. Only 8% of the total fishes of kerala are listed as threatened in the iucn red list, of which the majority are freshwater species. Rain bow trout it is a north american fish introduced into rivers and. The studies have revealed that there are 210 species of freshwater fishes in kerala and more than 26 are endemic. Mystus keralai bagridae longwhiskered kerala catfish.
Kerala state symbols,bird,animal,song,fish,fruit,flower. An aquarium is a transparent tank or a bowl or an artificial pool where live fishes and other aquatic animals are kept. Fish fauna of chalakudy river, part of western ghats. Introduction fish are cold blooded aquatic vertebrates which breath by means of pharyngeal gills, propelling and balancing themselves by means of fins jhingran, v. With at least 50 species, cyprinidae are by far the largest fish. A checklist of the fishes of kerala state is presented, along with their scientific and common names english and malayalam, endemism, iucn red list status, listing under different schedules of the. Kerala is one of the active maritime states in india. Scientists and researchers in the states of ne r egion interacted. Pdf a checklist of fishes of kerala, india researchgate. Official kpsc publication social welfare schemes objective questions and answers malayalam novelist known as kerala mopasang. Spicy fish dishes recipes from kerala kerala tourism. The fishes belonging to order cypriniformes were dominant with 11 species followed by order siluriformes with 4 species, while orders like osteoglssiformes, perciformes and channiformes were represented by 2 species and the rest of the orders by single species.
Nov 17, 2015 nine hundred and five species of fishes are recorded from the inland and marine waters of kerala comprising of 41 orders and 172 families. List of freshwater fish species of india under threatened category. Molly is usually included among the first fish for beginner. Kerala tourism issues 11point guidelines for benefit of. Kerala fish curry is a delectable option to prepare for the next dinner party or regular meal, paired. A checklist of the freshwater fishes of kenya is presented.
Currently 206 species belonging to 38 families are known from kenyan fresh waters. Explore the exclusive taste of malabari spices seeped into juicy fish pieces. A 2015 checklist listing 482 endemic indian freshwater fish species can be found beginning. Influence of social and economic problems on the educational.
Certified that the tesis the fishing industry in kerala problem and potentials is the record of bona fide reserch carried out by mrraja3enand under my gu. Taxonomic notes on some cultivable fishes found in the water. Black, orange, white mollies are the most common live bearers. The importance of fisheries sector in kerala is wellknown because this sector provides employment and income to more than one million people, either directly or indirectly.
The second new species named puntius euspilurus is an edible freshwater fish found in the mananthavady river. G biodiversity status of fishes inhabiting rivers of kerala s. Covid19 kerala tourism opens help desks in state capital, districts. Ornamental fish in kerala manufacturers and suppliers india. A survey of freshwater fishes was conducted in kerala part. Blessed with endless miles of coastline, kerala and its love for fish is not surprising and youll have to agree that using fresh produce can totally transform your dish. However, in mullets of kerala waters the proportion of helminth parasites is only 42% santhosh 2001.
The serious threats faced by the freshwater fishes of kerala. Human resources the human resources include both artisanal and mechanized. Biodiversity status of fishes inhabiting rivers of kerala s. With its coast line about 590 km, which is around 10% of indias coastline. This study was carried out as part of the research project entitled indigenous ornamental fishes of kerala for the development of markets in india and abroad funded by marine product export development authority. A checklist of the fishes of kerala state is presented, along with their scientific and common names english and malayalam, endemism, iucn red list status, listing under different schedules of the indian wildlife protection act and in the appendices of convention on international trade in endange. Several researchers, students, fish traders and fishers participated in the workshop. Recorded as having been or being farmed in rice fields ref. However, the populations of these species are declining sharply in kerala and clarias has became rare now. Close to 30% of the freshwater fish species found in kerala are endemic to the state. The fishermen of kerala reveal that they were earlier catching about 2025. Kerala rank second in marine fish production of india, around 1. After the introduction of hatcheryproduced carp seeds, there was a shift in species used for stocking water bodies from indigenous varieties to a combination of catla, rohu and.
End state master plans with meticulous spatial planning and numerous and welldefined project proposals the implementation or otherwise of which would. Find here details of companies selling fish in thiruvananthapuram, kerala. A comprehensive publication on fresh water fishes of kerala has been brought out. The present study was conducted to analyse the systematic details of cultivable fishes residing in the aquatic bodies of southern kerala, india. Diving, dredging and hand picking are also common practice. Catfish clarias is vanishing from the waters of kerala. Fisheries sector plays a crucial role in the growth of kerala s economy. An over view of kerala fisheries with particular emphasis. Review on fresh water fish diversity of maharashtra india. This paper provides information on the diversity of freshwater fish.
Of the 290 fish species reported from the wg, 210 species are found in kerala with many endemics. The present investigation has been conducted to identify the fishes of the kuttanad river from january to may 2014 at weekly intervals. Simple kerala fish curry this is one of the easiest kerala fish curries i make since it doesnt involve any roasting or grinding or shredding coconut. A total of 62 freshwater species from 17 families were found during our survey. The western ghats region of kerala, which is also a global freshwater biodiversity hotspot, is rich in endemic freshwater fishes.
Using freshwater kbas for informing conservation and. The fishes belonging to order cypriniformes were dominant with 11 species followed by order siluriformes with 4 species, while orders like osteoglssiformes, perciformes and channiformes were. Kollam aquarium, kollam, kerala travancore royal aquarium, shangumukham beach. Fishermen reported that the capture rate of this fish is less in natural conditions in comparison to other fishes catch rate of fish within 34 hours of fishing using traditional methods is about 1520 individuals and sometimes even less ref. Kerala tourism issues 11point guidelines for benefit of tourists. There is a good live export market for both the elvers and the adults ref. A checklist of fishes of kerala, india researchgate. Highly prized as food fish because of its nutritional value. The croakers caught in kerala mainly belong to the genera johnieops spp johnius spp otolithes spp. Each fish is described well taxonomically and colour photographs have been given in most of the cases, printed in art paper.
Normally, the freshwater influx is low along the west coast of india during the. In kerala south india, introduction of exotic fishes was started as early as 19th century by british. The prevalence and mean intensity of metazoan parasite infection, the community characteristics richness index, dominance index, evenness index and shannon index of diversity and the qualitative. Based on availability of resources fisherman change the gear, the different gear used for fishing in the estuary are gill nets, cast nets, pole and line, hook and line, seine, scoop nets and traps. Community ecology of the metazoan parasites of freshwater fishes of kerala article in journal of parasitic diseases 362. The present results however show that in freshwater fishes also helminth parasite fauna is very dominant possibly even more than that in marine fishes. Monsoon flood plain fishery and traditional fishing. Community ecology of the metazoan parasites of freshwater. Blessed with endless miles of coastline, kerala and its love for fish is not surprising and youll. Freshwater fish fauna of rivers of the southern western. This study was carried out as part of the research project entitled indigenous ornamental fishes of kerala for the development of markets in india and abroad.
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