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International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies

2017, Vol. 5, Issue 5, Part D

Skeletal deformities in Bagarius bagarius (Ham.-Buch.) and Crossocheilus latius diplocheilus (Ham.- Buch.) from river Tawi, a Himalayan stream, in Udhampur area, Jammu region, J&K, India


Author(s): SPS Dutta and Assadullah Sheikh

Abstract: An adult deformed Bagarius bagarius showing abnormal lateral curvature between pelvic fin and caudal peduncle regionand Crossocheilus latius diplocheilus having truncated body in anal-caudal peduncle region were seen among fish collections made by fishermen in river Tawi, Udhampur area. Radiograph showed lateral flexure in vertebral column (scoliosis) in Bagarius bagarius and S-shaped vertebral column in Crossocheilus latius diplocheilus. Aberrations in these fishes inhabiting non-polluted segment of river Tawi, in Udhampur,are most probably induced by currents during development.

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SPS Dutta, Assadullah Sheikh. Skeletal deformities in Bagarius bagarius (Ham.-Buch.) and Crossocheilus latius diplocheilus (Ham.- Buch.) from river Tawi, a Himalayan stream, in Udhampur area, Jammu region, J&K, India. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2017;5(5):247-251.
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