Scientific Name: Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton, 1822)
English Name: Mrigal carp
Local/Bangla Name: Mrigel (মৃগেল), Mirka (মিরকা)
Photo: Balaram Mahalder
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Description:
It has elongated and streamlined or laterally compressed body. Dorsal profile is more convex than that of abdomen. Ventral profile slightly convex. Grayish or greenish color on the back and silvery at the sides and below. Fins are slightly orange colored in larger specimen. Lateral line present and complete with about 40-45 scales. Fin formula: D. 16; P1. 17; P2. 9; A. 8.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Adults occur in rivers, lakes, ponds and ditches.
Environment:
Freshwater (demersal)
References:
DoF Bangladesh (2023) Album: Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Bangladesh, Dhaka. 200 pp.
