Some Reproductive Aspects of Freshwater Garfish, Xenentodoncancila (Hamilton, 1822) from North-East Bangladesh

Background and Objective: Proper knowledge on reproductive biology is important for the successful management of fisheries, aquaculture and conservation of a target species in the wild. The present study was investigated to uncover the reproductive biological information including the spawning season of Xenentodon cancila. Materials and Methods: About 325 Xenentodon cancila samples were collected from the waters of North-East Bangladesh for a period of 1 year. Data on length, weight, sex ratio, condition factor, fecundity and Gonado Somatic Index (GSI) were recorded to uncover the breeding biology of this fish in wild condition. Results: The length ranged between 20.20-23.91 cm (MeanSD = 20.572.59) and their weight ranged between 19.70-43.85 g (MeanSD = 30.228.12). Females were dominant in larger length groups…