Fishing Seasons for SIS in Open Waters
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Boishak Joshto Ashar Srabon Bhadro Ashwin Kartik Agrahan Poush Magh Falgun Choitro
Icha ,,,................. .......
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Titputi Puti ......... ..........
Taki .......................
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Darkil Tengra .......
Baila ......
Guilsha, Bairn ....
Tatkini, Khoilsha ...............
Shing ...............................
Koi ............. Icha …...................
Magur ......... Puti .......................
Piali
Mala .......................................................................................................
Dhela ......................................................................................................
Breeding Seasons of Some Important SIS
APRIL MAY JUN JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APRIL
Boishak Joshto Ashar Srabon Bhadro Ashwin Kartik Agrahan Poush Magh Falgun Choitro
Shol ..............
Taki ..............
Puti ...........................................
Tengra ………………………………
Koi .......... .................................
Shing ……………………………….
Magur ........................................
Chanda …………………………………………………………………………………….................
Mala …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dhela…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Do you know about, or are you interested in SIS aquaculture?
Although most respondents had little knowledge about the potential of SIS for aquaculture, most of them were
interested to know how this could be done. Some were anxious to know if SIS aquaculture could be commercially
viable. Others said they would like to try to culture SIS, but had no access to a pond or other water body.
The following specific responses were given on how SIS culture could be achieved:
• arrange collection of SIS fry where available and stock these;
• culture SIS with carps;
• Mola is a preferred species for culture, as it breeds the year round;
• SIS can be cultured in permanent water bodies (i.e. which contain water the year round) ;
• some respondents did not believe SIS could be cultured;
• some thought that it would not be profitable.
Some general comments on people's knowledge & perception
From the sample survey carried out it would appear that there is a great deal of traditional and local knowledge about
SIS, and their potential benefits. There is also a great deal of local folklore, and beliefs surrounding SIS. Unfortunately
this wealth of knowledge is poorly understood and little valued. Two examples of local beliefs are given below:
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