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.
• Significance of captive breeding: The development of the breeding technique will help in the conservation of the species. The development of the protocol would ensure the preservation of biodiversity in the Western Ghats.

Key facts about the National Bureau for Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR)

• It was established in December 1983 in Allahabad 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.
• The Institute's vision is assessment and conservation of fish genetic resources for intellectual property protection, sustainable utilization and posterity.

Q1: What is Aquaculture?

It broadly refers to the cultivation of aquatic organisms in controlled aquatic environments for any commercial, recreational or public purpose.

Source : Researchers develop captive breeding protocol for endangered catfish