Biological Characteristics of Some Fish Species in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Abstract

Vietnam, with a rich river system, many lagoons, and a long coastline, the fish fauna comprises both brackish and freshwater fish. The system of Mekong river is an extensive river located in the south of Vietnam. There are all kinds of brackish and freshwater fish in this river system. This chapter reveals data on the fish species composition and their roles in the Vietnamese Mekong delta. Moreover, the growth pattern and condition factor of some commercial fishes are also presented in this chapter. Their population structure and fishing status are also reported in this chapter.