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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Fish diversity in fresh water Matturu lake of Shivamogga district, Karnataka
Authors
HM Ashashree
Abstract
Fish protein are essential for human health
and national economy. The present study deals with ichthyofauna of Matturu
lake, Shivamogga district, Karnataka. The study was undertaken for a period of
one year and monthly collections were made from February 2022 to January-2023.
During the study occurrence of 15 fish species belonging to 4 orders were
identified. Order Cypriniformes order with 7 species Labeo rohita, Catla
Catla, Puntius sophore, Cyprinus carpio, Chela sp., Salmophasia sp.,
Amblypharyngodon mola. However, Order Siluriformes was with 4 species, Mystus
cavasiuus, Mystus nigriceps, Ompak bimaculatus, Wallago attu, Anabantiformes
with 2 species viz., Channa striatus, Channa marulius followed by
Osteoglossiformes with one species Notopterus notopterus and
Cichliformes with 01 species Oreochromis mossambicus. As per the
Biodiversity status of fishes is concerned, 09 species included under Lower
risk-least concern; 02 belongs to Lower risk-near threatened; 03 included as
vulnerable and 01 species is categorized as Not assessed. Significance of
fishes are discussed in this article. Therefore, to properly manage and utilize
this fish abundance, sustainable measures must be taken to fish health in this
lake.
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Pages:138-142
How to cite this article:
HM Ashashree "Fish diversity in fresh water Matturu lake of Shivamogga district, Karnataka". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 138-142
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