Artisanal fishing boat (Dunga) in Nepal

Credit:Deepak Bhusal (Nepal)

The photo shows a fisherman with his boat and net. He is carrying traditional types of basket which is used for keeping the captured fish in. Common species captured are Nakata (Garra gotyla), Buduna (Garra annandalei), Kabre (Glyptothoraz sp.), Faketa (Barilius sp.), and Chepwa (Aspidosporar morar). Fish catch ranges from 0.5 to 2 kg depending on time spend on fishing. About 25% of the catch is for family consumption while the remaining (if any) is sold within the local community. Local name of this boat is Dunga.

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