scholarly journals First Record of the Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Bhagar Oxbow Lake, in Dumraon, South Bihar, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-33
Author(s):  
Suday Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
First Record ◽  
Oxbow Lake ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Important Food ◽  
The Family ◽  
Total Fish ◽  
Sustainable Fishery

Fishes are very important food resources in developing countries, due to high protein content and its nutritional value. The present study deals with Ichthyofaunal diversity of Bhagar oxbow Lake, in Dumraon, District, Buxar. Total of 44 freshwater fish species were listed that belonging to 30 genera, 16 families and 7 orders, described in the present study from February, 2018 to January, 2020. Among them Cypriniformes was the dominant order in term of species diversity that represent (16 species) while the Puntius is the most dominant genus, and held a major portion of the lake. Siluriformes (11 species), Perciformes represented with 6 species, Channiformes (4 species), whereas Mastacembeliformes & Clupeiformes represented (3 species) each and Tetraodontiforme represented only (1 species). Fish of the family Cypriniformes was the most abundant 37.20% of the total fish species followed by the family Siluridae 25.58% and Perciformes 13.95% were reported. Order Channiformes represent 9.30%, followed by the family Clupeiformes 6.97%, Mastacembliformes, 4.3% and Tetrodontiform represented with 2.32% of the total fish species. In the Bhagar oxbow lake, a large number of fish species have edible as well as ornamental and medicinal values. The species composition of ichthyofaunal diversity can also be better understand by this paper. This is the first ever study on the fish diversity and would help in explore the fish fauna and to develop a sustainable fishery practices need to Bhagar oxbow lake in Dumraon. 

scholarly journals Fish Diversity in a Kumaun Himalayan River, Kosi, at Almora Uttarakhand. India

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Babita Selakoti
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
The Family ◽  
Himalayan River

The present study deals with the ichthyofaunal diversity in the river Kosi at Almora district Uttarakhand. During the whole study period (Jan. 2013 to Dec. 2013) 12 species of fish fauna were observed. All the recorded fish species belonged to the families Cyprinidae and Botinae. Cyprinidae was the dominant family having 9 fish species out of the 12 species. The family Botinae comprised of 3fish species

scholarly journals Rapid expansion and biodiversity impacts of the red devil cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus, Günther 1864) in Lake Sentani, Papua, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 2096-2103 ◽  
Author(s):  
HENDERITE L. OHEE ◽  
PUGUH SUJARTA ◽  
SURIANI BR. SURBAKTI ◽  
HOLLY BARCLAY
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Wiener Index ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Native Fish ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Exotic Fish ◽  
Dominant Fish ◽  
Total Fish ◽  
Trophic Niches

Ohee HL, Sujarta P, Br Surbakti S, Barclay H. 2018. Rapid expansion and biodiversity impacts of the red devil cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus, Günther 1864) in Lake Sentani, Papua, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 19: 2096-2103. The red devil cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus, Günther 1864) is one of ten exotic fish species inhabiting Lake Sentani. It is believed to be one of the most important threats to the native fish of Lake Sentani. This study aimed to document the distribution of red devil cichlids and the impacts of this species on native fish fauna. Fish were sampled in six locations in Lake Sentani using gill nets during February and March 2018. Fish species and abundance were recorded and used to calculate the relative abundance, dominance, species evenness, Shannon Wiener Index (H’) and the correlation between introduced and native fish species. A total of 836 fish belonging to 12 species were recorded across Lake Sentani. Mean fish diversity (H’=0.57) and evenness (E= 0.25) were low. The red devil cichlid is the most abundant fish recorded during our surveys (87.2% of total fish collected) and is now the most dominant fish in the lake (C=0.76). Moreover, it has colonized all areas sampled within the lake because of its ability to colonize new habitat and to successfully exploit a large diversity of trophic niches. However, Amphilophus labiatus was not found to be significantly correlated to native fish between different sites in Lake Sentani. The existence of endemic and native fish in Lake Sentani is now seriously threatened by the presence of the red devil cichlid throughout this lake.

scholarly journals Present and past status of fish fauna of river Basantar, an important tributary of the river Ravi, in Samba district, Jammu (J&K)

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arti Sharma ◽  
S. P. S. Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressure

Icthyofaunal study of river Basantar, an important tributary of river Ravi in Samba district, Jammu (J&K) has revealed the existence of 35 fish species belonging to 5 orders, 10 families and 25 genera. There is dominance of Cypriniformes (18 spp.) followed by Siluriformes (10 spp.), Perciformes (4 spp.), Synbrachiformes (2 spp.) and Osteoglossiformes (1 sps.). Present record of 35 fish species when compared with the earlier report of 59 fish species reveals a decline in fish diversity and is caused by environmental factors and anthropogenic pressure.

scholarly journals Fish Diversity in Huchharayanakere, Shikaripura, Shivamogga District, Karnataka, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
H M Ashashree ◽  
H A Sayeswara ◽  
K L Naik ◽  
N Kumara Swamy ◽  
Nafeesa Begum
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Fish Health ◽  
Chemical Condition ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
The Family ◽  
Faunal Diversity

Fresh water wetlands are fragile ecosystems, which are fast deterioring and shrinking due to manmade activities. The fish composition of Huchharayanakere of Shikaripura was studied for a period of twelve months from January to December 2015. The icthyo-faunal diversity of this pond confirmed the occurrence of 13 species of fishes belonging to 5 families. The family Cyprinidae represented by 9 species. Families Anabantidae, Bagridae, Clupeidae and Notopteridae were represented by only a single species. Simultaneously the physico-chemical condition of the water body revealed that water quality is suitable for fish culture. The study of fish fauna of an aquatic body is useful for planning of fisheries development. The pond needs proper management and utilization of this fish wealth and sustainable steps to monitor and conserve the fish health. The present study revealed that Huchharayanakere of Shikaripura harbors wide varieties of fish with economic importance in local and global trade. The study will provide future strategies for development and fish conservation.

scholarly journals Fish fauna of small streams of the Catua-Ipixuna Extractive Reserve, state of Amazonas, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renildo Ribeiro de Oliveira ◽  
Marcelo Salles Rocha ◽  
Maeda Batista dos Anjos ◽  
Jansen Zuanon ◽  
Lúcia H. Rapp Py-Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Conservation Unit ◽  
Extractive Reserve ◽  
Small Streams ◽  
Total Fish ◽  
Amazonas State ◽  
Solimões River ◽  
Hydrographic Network

This study was conducted in an Amazonas state conservation unit, the Catuá-Ipixuna Extractive Reserve (Catuá-Ipixuna RESEX). The main purpose was to provide an ichthyological survey of its small streams, all them tributaries of the Solimões River. Nine small streams (up to 4 m width and 1 m depth) were sampled in September 2006. A total of 1,525 specimens were captured, belonging to 78 species, 24 families and eight orders. Eight species had higher abundances and represented altogether 61.4 % of all collected specimens (Hemigrammus belotii, Microphilypnus amazonicus, Physopyxis ananas, Apistogramma agassizii, Elachocharax pulcher, Apistogramma cf. cruzi, Gladioglanis conquistador and Copella nigrofasciata). Based on the high number of singletons and doubletons present in our samples, as well as the estimated number of species for those streams (106 spp.), we believe that the total fish species richness present in the Catuá-Ipixuna Extractive Reserve may be considerably higher than indicated by our samples. This seems especially true when considering the dimensions of the Catuá-Ipixuna RESEX and the dense hydrographic network present in the area.

scholarly journals Effect of introduced species and habitat alteration on the occurrence and distribution of euryhaline fishes in fresh- and brackish-water habitats on Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao (South Caribbean)

2008 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Hulsman ◽  
R. Vonk ◽  
M. Aliabadian ◽  
A.O. Debrot ◽  
V. Nijman
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Poecilia Reticulata ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
First Record ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Indigenous Species ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Netherlands Antilles ◽  
Induced Changes

We conducted an ichthyological survey during the dry season of 2006 on the semi-arid islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao to provide information on species composition, richness and distribution in natural and non-natural aquatic habitats. The dry season species assemblages (N = 9 species) comprised less species than the wet seasons, and these data refine our knowledge of the indigenous fish fauna and its refuge localities during phases of drought and ensuing high salinity. A hierarchical cluster analysis reveals that the three islands have different species compositions with Curaçao being the most diverse, probably due to its having the most habitats and freshwaters present throughout the year. Species richness was unrelated to salinity and species diversity was highest in canalised streams. In the dry season fewer amphidromous species are present than in the wet season. We found no significant effect of human-induced changes on the presence or absence of fish species in the Netherlands Antilles. The presence of exotic species (including Xiphophorus helleri on Aruba, a first record for this island, and Oreochromis mossambicus and Poecilia reticulata occurring on all three islands) did not have a clear effect on the presence of indigenous species, nor did human alteration of the habitats have an influence on the occurrence of fish species.

scholarly journals New Insights into the Distribution, Physiology and Life Histories of South American Galaxiid Fishes, and Potential Threats to This Unique Fauna

Diversity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor Enrique Cussac ◽  
María Eugenia Barrantes ◽  
Claudia Clementina Boy ◽  
Konrad Górski ◽  
Evelyn Habit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Histories ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
South American ◽  
World Knowledge ◽  
Neotropical Fishes ◽  
Key Species ◽  
The Family ◽  
Total Fish ◽  
Temperate Fish ◽  
Lamprey Species

South American galaxiids occupy both Patagonia and the ichthyogeographic Chilean Province, encompassing glacial Andean deep lakes, shallow plateau lakes, reservoirs, short Pacific rivers and long Atlantic rivers. The total fish fauna includes 29 species, comprising Neotropical fishes (siluriforms and characids), galaxiids, percichthyids, atherinopsids and mugilids, two lamprey species, and several exotic fishes (salmonids, Gambusia spp. and common carp). The family Galaxiidae shares a common ancestry with the Gondwanan temperate fish fauna, played a major role in the post-glacial colonization of Andean lakes and streams, and contributes key species to the food webs. Galaxiid species occupy an enormous latitudinal gradient, show a wide variety of life history patterns and are the southernmost native freshwater fishes of the world. Knowledge of South American galaxiids has improved notably, but new challenges arise due to climate change, biological invasions, damming, aquaculture and contamination. In this changing environment, the future of South American galaxiids should be carefully considered as a legacy of the old Gondwana and a unique attribute of the freshwaters of southern South America.

Reef fish diversity at Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles, during the five years following the 1998 coral bleaching event

2005 ◽  
Vol 363 (1826) ◽  
pp. 257-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel Downing ◽  
Raymond Buckley ◽  
Ben Stobart ◽  
Larry LeClair ◽  
Kristian Teleki
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Coral Bleaching ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Population Changes ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressures ◽  
Outer Reef ◽  
Total Fish ◽  
Related Population ◽  
Fish Species Diversity

Quantitative surveys of fish-species diversity were undertaken at 10 m and 20 m water depth on the outer reef at Aldabra Atoll, southern Seychelles, between November 1999 and May 2003. No significant changes in total fish-species diversity, numbers of families represented by these species, or numbers of pomacentrid or chaetodontid species were seen, contrary to fish-diversity changes seen on coral bleaching-impacted reefs elsewhere. The lack of additional anthropogenic pressures at remote Aldabara may make this system, and others like it, more tolerant of bleaching-related population changes.

scholarly journals Research Note. The first report of three acanthocephalan parasite species isolated from Philippine fishes

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 384-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. A. Briones ◽  
R. D. S. Papa ◽  
G. A. Cauyan ◽  
M. Urabe
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Parasite Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
First Record ◽  
Research Note ◽  
First Report ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
The Family ◽  
Acanthocephalan Parasite ◽  
First Time

Summary Three acanthocephalan parasites, namely Neoechinorhynchus (Neoechinorhynchus) quinghaiensis, Rhadinorhynchus ganapatti, and Bolbosoma sp. are reported for the first time from Philippine fishes. N. (N.) quinghaiensis (Neoechinorhynchidae) may have been introduced into the country through the importation of carp species from China, where this parasite was first described and is presumed to be naturally occurring. The adult worms of R. ganapatti and the isolated cystacanth of Bolbosoma sp. represent the first record of parasites from both the family Rhadinorhynchidae and Polymorphidae in Philippine waters, respectively. These three new records encompass a third of all listed acanthocephalan parasites that have been reported in Philippine fish species to date, highlighting the need for more biodiversity-focused parasitology research, in light of potentially numerous more undocumented parasite species.

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