Hearing sensitivity and the anatomy of the auditory system in the clown knifefish, Notopterus chitala, were studied using behavioural techniques and scanning electron microscopy. While many structural features of the inner ear were similar to those found in other teleost species, the saccular endorgan in Notopterus was unusual in having three discrete epithelial regions. These regions could be ...

Fish is an economically viable source of animal protein that widely available even in rural areas, making it easily accessible protein. The aim the present study was to determine proximate composition and nutritional value 6 different freshwater species fishes: Orechromis nitoticus, Labeo rohita, Ompok bimaculatus, Notopterus chitala, Channa striata, Catla catla. conducted from March September ...

The study assessed the vulnerability of habitats and species to climate change in Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve (NR), Vietnam. assessment tools for habitat were developed by International Union Conservation (IUCN). Community members, NR managers experts fields environment, economic rural development involved this study. results showed that saltwater intrusion inundation could cause serious thr...