Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences

Author(s): Md. Noor-E-Ishrak Hossain and ABM Mohsin

Abstract: The present study was conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from March 2018 to February 2019 to generate a complete checklist of non-piscean ornamental aquatic organisms. During the study period, 2 turtle species, 6 snail species, 5 shrimps' species having 8 varieties, 3 crayfish species, 1 amphibian species, 1 crab species, 3 species of coral, mushroom and polyps and 42 species of ornamental plants under 13 orders were found. The number of invertebrates was 18, among them shrimp; snail and crayfish were more popular. On the other hand, the numbers of vertebrates' species were only 3, and the turtle was common. During the study period, species under the order decapod were most available among the invertebrates. Non-piscine species were dominated by invertebrates consists of 86%, followed by vertebrates, which were 14%. Prizing of non-piscine ornamental aquatic organisms varied on species, quantities, and numbers. Consider the findings; it was clearly concluded that the non-piscine ornamental aquatic organisms are becoming more popular day by day and becoming a highly potential sector in Bangladesh.