Black-collared yellow catfish

06.01.2025

Black-collared yellow catfish

Why in the news?                        

            Researchers at the Centre for Peninsular Aquatic Genetic Resources, Kochi, of the National Bureau for Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) claimed to have developed a captive breeding protocol for black-collared yellow catfish.

About Black-collared yellow catfish:

• It is endemic to the Chalakudy river in Kerala.
• It is characterized by its greenish-brown mottled coloration, shorter barbels, and distinct genetic traits, the species coexists with the endangered Horabagrus Nigricollaris.
• It has been classified as endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
• The captive breeding programme of the fish began in 2020, and the first generation stock was successfully bred by the researchers.
• The development of the breeding technique will help in the conservation of the species.

National Bureau for Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR):

• It was established in 1983 in Allahabad (Prayagraj) under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
• It aims to undertake research related to the conservation of fish germplasm resources of the country.
• Its vision is assessment and conservation of fish genetic resources for intellectual property protection, sustainable utilization and posterity.

                                                                     Source: The Hindu

Black-collared yellow catfish, was recently seen in the news, it is endemic to:

A.River Ganga

B.River Chambal

C.River Son

D.River Chalakudy

Answer D