Culture of indigenous catfish Shingi, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch, 1794), with available low cost formulated feed in earthen ponds of Bangladesh

Abstract

Catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch, 1794) (H. fossilis) is an important group of fishes in our country. The stinging catfish (H. fossilis) is commercially important and valuable species in many Asian countries[1]. H. fossilis, commonly known as Shing or Singhi, is a popular catfish in Bangladesh and generally grows in large low land, Oxbow Lake, large water body, swamps and marshes, ditches and floodplains with natural care. It is characterized by an accessory respiratory organ (air breathing organ) which enables it to exist for hours when out of water or in indefinitely oxygen-poor water and even in moist mud[2]. So, this species is very potential in seasonal water bodies of Bangladesh. The species is not only recognized for its delicious taste and ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT