Seasonal Abundance of Fin Fishes in the Padma River at Rajshahi District, Bangladesh

3 Abstract: The Padma River is one of the longest and major rivers in Bangladesh supporting a large number of aquatic species and livelihood for many fishermen living beside it where this study was conducted from July 2009 to June 2010. This study reveals the seasonal variation of fish fauna in the river. A total of 69 species were recorded belonging to 10 orders, 25 families and 47 genera. The most dominant fish order was Cypriniformes contributing 25 species in 15 genera. Cyprinidae was most dominant family contributing 22 species in 13 genera. Seven alien species were found. Maximum 67 species were recorded in the month of August, September and December of 2009 and in May and June of 2010;…