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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
Fish composition in the back water of Tunga reservoir near Mandagadde fish camp, Shivamogga district, Karnataka
Authors
E N Jeevan, K L Naik, B R Kiran
Abstract
The fish fauna of the back water of Tunga reservoir near Mandagadde Fish camp area, Shivamogga district, Karnataka was studied from August 2018 to July 2019. The water of the reservoir is used for fishery, drinking and irrigation. A total of 26 fish fauna belonging to 18 genera, 06 orders and 11 families were recorded. Among fish families Cyprinidae consists of 12 species followed by Bagridae, Siluridae, Channidae, Clariidae with 02 species each respectively and rest of the families studied were 01 species each. The order Cypriformes consists of 13 species proceeded by Siluriformes with 07 species. The maximum fishes were recorded in the family Cyprinidae. As far as biodiversity status is concerned, 03 species were Not assessed (11.54%), 04 species under lower risk-near threatened (15.38%), vulnerable with 04 species (15.38%), lower risk least concern by 15 species (57.69%). Therefore, appropriate management and utilization of this fish wealth is necessary to taken up the sustainable steps to monitor and conserve fish health.
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Pages:70-74
How to cite this article:
E N Jeevan, K L Naik, B R Kiran "Fish composition in the back water of Tunga reservoir near Mandagadde fish camp, Shivamogga district, Karnataka ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 70-74
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