scholarly journals Diversity and Some Biological Aspects of Fishes in Lake Maybahr, Albuko Woreda, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Gatriay Tut Deng
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Biological Aspects ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Because fishes live in less-accessible habitats, their remarkable diversity is rarely appreciated. The fishery sector is growing rapidly worldwide with the intention of improving the livelihood in developing nations. Therefore, conservation and management of aquatic resources become eminent. Morphometric measurements of fishes are important tools in fish biology and fisheries assessment and conservation. Ethiopia is one of the developing countries with rich water resources. Although there are plenty of water bodies in the country, they are less explored for their ichthyofaunal documentation. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the diversity and some biological aspects of fishes in Lake Maybahr. The fish sample was collected from selected sampling sites using gill nets with varying mesh sizes. Fish identification was done in the field using relevant taxonomic keys. After identification, the total length (TL) and total weight (TW) of the specimens were measured to the nearest 0.1 cm and 0.1 g, respectively. After measurement, the samples were labeled and preserved in a 10% formalin solution. Two fish species were documented in the study area. The length-weight relationships indicated that both species (C. carpio and O. niloticus) exhibited allometric growth during the wet season. But C. carpio demonstrated an isometric growth in the dry season. The diversity index (H’ = 0.69) revealed that fish diversity in the current study is far less than the result reported in the other studies. The evenness index (J’ = 0.99) showed that each species is fairly represented by a number of individuals. The correlation coefficient value of length and weight parameters is statistically significant at a 1% significance level (s, R2 = 0.85). The mean FCF revealed that both fish species are in good health. Further study on local people’s perception, initiating fishing activities, and organizing and providing training to youth is recommended.

scholarly journals Population Aspects of Fishes in Geba and Sor Rivers, White Nile System in Ethiopia, East Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simagegnew Melaku ◽  
Abebe Getahun ◽  
Mulugeta Wakjira
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Reproductive Behaviors ◽  
Fish Samples ◽  
The Mean ◽  
White Nile

This study was carried out to assess the diversity, condition factor, length-weight relationship, and sex ratio of fishes in Geba and Sor Rivers located in Baro-Akobo Basin, White Nile system within Ethiopia. Fish samples were collected in one wet and one dry season. The length-weight relationships were fitted using power equation for the most abundant species. A total of 348 fish specimens were collected using gillnets and hooks. These were identified into eight species and one Garra sp. representing seven genera and four families. Family Cyprinidae was the most dominant with six species (66.7%). Labeobarbus intermedius, Labeobarbus nedgia, and Labeo cylindricus were the most abundant fish species, respectively, with 60.72%, 16.83%, and 14.66% index of relative importance (IRI). The diversity index was higher for Geba River (H′ = 1.50) than for Sor River (H′ = 1.10). All the three most abundant species had negative allometric growth. Seasonal variations in the mean Fulton condition factor (FCF) were statistically significant for L. cylindricus (p<0.05). There was variation in the sex ratio with the females dominating in all the three most abundant species. Further investigation into the fish diversity, food, feeding, and reproductive behaviors of fish species especially in the tributaries of these rivers and their socioeconomic aspects is recommended.

scholarly journals KEANEKARAGAMAN DAN KEKERABATAN IKAN FAMILI CYPRINIDAE PADA EKOSISTEM BENDUNGAN COLO SUKOHARJO JAWA TENGAH

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Ragil Nur Cahyono ◽  
Agung Budiharjo ◽  
Sugiyarto Sugiyarto
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Cluster Method ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Abiotic Factor ◽  
Fish Family ◽  
Water Ecosystem ◽  
Before And After

The Cyprinidae fish family is a family of freshwater fish with the largest number of species and its presence is widespread almost all of the world. The main habitat of this family is the river's ecosystem, river damming changing the environmental conditions between the ecosystems before and after the dam's watergate. Such as Colo Dam that dammed Bengawan Solo River that allegedly affects the diversity of species of Cyprinidae fish. So this study was conducted in order to determine the diversity and kinship of the Cyprinidae fish family in the ecosystem before and after the Colo Dam watergate. Sampling was conducted September-October 2017 at Sukoharjo Colo Dam by Purposive sampling method. Identify fish species used Kottelat identification books. The diversity of fish species was calculated by Shannon Wiener's diversity index. The correlation between abiotic factor and fish diversity was analyzed by a regression test. The kinship of the fish was analyzed by the Ntsys cluster method (2.02i). The results showed that the Cyprinidae fish species that live in the Colo Dam ecosystem contain 10 species, the diversity of Cyprinidae fish in the fast-water ecosystem of station I is higher (0,96) then the slow-water ecosystem of station II, III, and IV (0,47; 0,73, and 0,58). Abiotic factors of current velocity affect the level of fish diversity reaches 91%. The Cyprinidae fish kinship rate has a coefficient of resemblance between 60% - 85%, fish with the same genus and many similarities in morphological characters and their behavior is categorized as having a close kinship.

scholarly journals FISH DIVERSITY OF GHODAGHODI LAKE IN KAILALI, FAR-WEST NEPAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-126
Author(s):  
Dipendra Joshi ◽  
Bijaya K. C.
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Community Structure ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Channa Striatus ◽  
Illegal Fishing ◽  
Dominant Fish ◽  
Fish Catch ◽  
Excessive Proliferation

Ghodaghodi Lake is an ox-bow perennial lake of Ghodaghodi Lake Complex, situated in Kailali district. The present study was conducted to understand the fish diversity, community structure and distribution pattern in Ghodaghodi Lake. A total of 13 fish species were recorded from the different section of Ghodaghodi Lake, belonging to five order, eight family and eleven genera. According to fish catch the dominant order and family of Ghodaghodi Lake were found to be Cypriniformes (40%) and Cyprinidae (40%) respectively. The dominant fish species of Ghodaghodi Lake was Labeo gonius followed by Mystus tengara, Nandus nandus and Channa striatus. The highest diversity index (2.46), species richness (6.14) and evenness (0.96) of fish were recorded from station III during the month of January. Lowest diversity index (1.75) and evenness (0.90) was found in station II and during the month of October (2.25 and 0.88). Similarly, lowest species richness was found in station I (3.91) and during the month of July (5.82). Fish diversity and number in Ghodaghodi Lake were found to have decreased. This could be due to pollution, illegal fishing and excessive proliferation of aquatic weeds.Journal of Institute of Science and TechnologyVolume 22, Issue 1, July 2017, page: 120-126

scholarly journals Ichthyofaunal Diversity and Physico-Chemical Factors of Melamchi River, Sindhupalchok, Nepal

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Abha R. Mishra ◽  
Chitra Bahadur Baniya
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Community ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Habitat Characteristics ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Chemical Factors ◽  
High Level

The fish community and physico-chemical properties at five sites of Melamchi River were studied monthly from January 2011 to December 2013.    Melamchi River is one of tributaries larger Indrawati River basin, originates from the high snowy Jugal Mountain (5,875 m asl). Eleven fish species within two orders and five families were recorded.   Cypriniformes  was  found  to  be  the  most  dominant  order  with  ten  fish  species. Schizothorax plagiostomus  was the most common fish species followed by  Neolissochilus hexagonolepis, and  Psilorhynchus pseudecheneis.  Shannon Wiener fish diversity index and species richness recorded were highest at site 2 and lowest at site 5, whereas, evenness index was highest at site 3. The cluster analysis revealed  that  similarity  between  fish  species  decreased  as  the  distance  between  the  sites  increased.  Fish species were found distributed among four groups with respect to the significant habitat characteristics in the redundancy analysis (RDA). River water was found well-oxygenated and alkaline at all sites. However, high level for turbidity (43.25/ NTU) was observed at site 5, which exceeded compliance levels of WHO indicating the influence of intensive agriculture and deforestation along river area. To improve fish diversity and water quality of this river proper monitoring and management are an urgent need.Journal of Institute of Science and TechnologyVolume 21, Issue 1, August 2016, Page: 10-18

scholarly journals Diversity, potentiality, and conservation status of fish fauna in the upper Mahakam’s tributaries, East Kalimantan

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Jusmaldi Jusmaldi ◽  
Nova Hariani ◽  
Norbeta Doq
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
Wiener Diversity Index ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
Almost All

Diversity, potentiality and conservation status of fish fauna in upper Mahakam’s tributaries of east Kalimantan is unknown. The purposes of this study were to analysis species diversity, determine potentiality and conservation status of fish fauna in upper Mahakam’s tributaries, east Kalimantan. Fish sampling with purposive method was conducted in four tributaries, i.e Tepai River, Pahangai River, Danum Parai River, and Meraseh River for one month. Fishes were collected by several gears type. The results of this research showed that the total number of fish caught was 820 individuals; consist of 26 species, 7 families, and 4 orders. The Cyprinidae was the most dominant family found in all tributaries. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index in four tributaries were varied and ranging from 1.749-2.087. The highest fish diversity was recorded at Maraseh River followed by Pahangai River, Danum Parai River, and Tepai River. The low fish diversity was discovered at Tepai River may be due to differences in substrate type, water velocity, and water depth as compared to the Maraseh River, Pahangai River, Danum Parai River. The fish species similarity coefficient between four tributaries ranged from 0.606-0.842 and the highest dissimilarity was found between Tepai River and Danum Parai River. Almost all fishes categorized as edible fish for local consumption. Syncrossus hymenophysa and Gastromyzon lepidogaster have potential as ornamental fish. Regarding IUCN red list status, six fish species were grouped into least concern status, two species as data deficient, one species as near threatened, one species as endangered species and 16 other species were not on the list.

scholarly journals Diversity of ichthyofauna of Feni and Muhuri rivers, Feni, Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Sumana Yeasmin ◽  
Gulshan Ara Latifa ◽  
Gawsia Wahidunnessa Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Freshwater Fish ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Species Evenness ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Dry Seasons ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Wet And Dry Seasons

Diversity of ichthyofauna of Feni and Muhuri rivers was studied from April, 2015 to March 2016. The selected rivers were surveyed to cover the wet season (April 2015-September 2015) and the dry season (October 2015-March 2016). A total of 65 freshwater fish species belonging to 11 orders, 29 families were recorded from the two rivers. Of the 65 species, 12 species were threatened, and one species was identified as data deficient according to IUCN Bangladesh. Perciformes was recorded as most dominating order (19 species, among the 54 species recorded) in Feni river, whereas the Cypriniformes was recorded as the dominating order (17 species among the 42 species recorded from this river) in Muhuri river. Corica soborna was the most common species with the highest number of individuals in comparison to other fish species recorded from two rivers in both wet and dry seasons. Calculating the Shannon-Weiner and Simpson’s indices of diversity and species evenness, highest number of species and individuals were found in the wet season while minimum in the dry season from both the rivers.Bangladesh J. Zool. 45(1): 47-60, 2017

scholarly journals KERAGAAN ALAT TANGKAP DAN JENIS IKAN DI PERAIRAN SUNGAI SIAK, PROVINSI RIAU

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Khoirul Fatah ◽  
Makri Makri
Keyword(s):  
Relative Abundance ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Macrobrachium Rosenbergii ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Fishing Activity ◽  
Fish Yield ◽  
Monthly Data ◽  
Long Line ◽  
Fishing Gears

Sungai Siak merupakan salah satu Sungai besar yang mengalir di Provinsi Riau yang memiliki banyak fungsi salah satu dari fungsi tersebut adalah usaha penangkapan ikan. Kegiatan penangkapan ikan di Sungai Siak menggunakan alat tangkap yang bersifat tradisional dan dilakukan secara kelompok atau perorangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jumlah dan jenis alat tangkap jenis ikan, kelimpahan relatif, dan keanekaragaman jenis ikan yang ada di perairan Sungai Siakpada tahun 2008. Pengambilan data dilakukan di perairan Sungai Siak mulai dari Kuala Tapung sampai Muara Mandau. Pengambilan data alat tangkap dilakukan terhadap nelayan yang sedang mengoperasikan alat tangkap tersebut, sedang pengambilan data jenis dan hasil tangkapan ikan dilakukan secara langsung di lapangan. Pengumpulan data bulanan jenis dan hasil tangkapan dibantu oleh nelayan setempat sebagai enumerator. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat delapanjenis alat tangkap yang beroperasi di Sungai Siak mulai dari Kuala Tapung sampai Muara Mandau yaitu jaring, rawai, tajur, luka, pengilar, belad, dan jala. Alat tangkap jaring dan jala jumlah dan sebarannya paling banyak ditemukan di sepanjang Sungai Siak mulai dari Kuala Tapung sampai Muara Mandau, lalu disusul alat tangkap belad. Untuk jenis ikan ditemukan 60 jenis ikan yang tertangkap dari berbagai jenis alat tangkap, ikan tersebut berasal dari 12 famili dan satu jenis krustacea yaitu udang galah (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), dari 12 famili tersebut kelimpahan relatif didominansi oleh famili Cyprinidae dan Engraulidae baik pada bulan Juni, Agustus, dan Oktober. Jika dilihat dari nilai Indeks keanekaragaman pada beberapa stasiun Sungai Siak mempunyai nilai indeks berkisar antara 0,5-3,0. Siak River one of the biggest river at Riau Province has a multipurpose function including fisheries. Fishing activity at the river used a traditional gear which was operated by individual or group fisherman. A study aimed to investigate number and type of fishing gears, fish species caught, relative abundance and fish diversity of the Siak River was conducted from Kuala Tapung until Muara Mandau in 2008. Data of fishing were collected from the fisherman operated the fishing gears. Monthly data on fish species caught and fish yield were collected directly by enumerator. Results of the study showed that eight kinds of fishing gears, namely gillnets, long line, hand line, traps (luka, pengilar, and belad), filtering device, and cast net were operated. The dominant fishing gear operated was gillnet and cast net and filtering device in the next. About sixty fish species from the twelve families and giant freshwaters prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) were caught using those fishing gears. During June, August, and October, the relative abundance of the fish species was dominated by family of Cyprinidae and Engraulidae. The fish diversity index of the Siak River ranged from 0.5-3.0.

scholarly journals The Diversity of Fish Species, Composition and Abundance from Bodna River in Kwali Area Council, Abuja.

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
B M Sani ◽  
R T Idowu ◽  
A H Banyigyi
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Fish Distribution ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Fisheries Resources ◽  
Fisheries Sustainability ◽  
Fish Species Composition

The Diversity of fish species, composition and abundance from Bodna River in Kwali Area Council, Abuja was studied between May 2018 to April 2019.The aim of the study was to determine the management and sustainable use of the fisheries resources of the Area council. About 1331 fish were collected from the artisanal fishermen during the study period and morphometric indices were determined using standard methods. The fish were identified and counted. Sex ratio 1:2:1 (Males to Females) was obtained indicating a male dominated population. Length –weight measurement indicated that the fish exhibited positive allometric growth pattern. The highest percentage abundant species in the site were Oreochromis niloticus with 34.8% Clarias garienpinus with 28.0% and Pellonula leonensis with 17.6% and the least occurring species were Nannocharax shariensis with 11.0% Mormyrus valenciensis with 7.7%. The seasonal variation of fish distribution was observed to be higher in the wet season with 66.2% than the dry season. Nutrient displayed greater impact on fish abundance in the wet season. The Simpson and Shannon Weiner’s diversity index values were (0.976) and (-1.456) in both richness and evenness respectively. The findings of the study could be helpful to the artisanal fishermen and the community for fisheries sustainability.

Seasonal Distribution and Diversity of Termite Taxa in Different Habitats in the Middle Montane Ecozone of Northwestern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melaku Wale ◽  
Desalegn Nega
Keyword(s):  
Foraging Behaviour ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Remedial Action ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Weather Variables ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Maize Stalks ◽  
Shannon’S Diversity Index ◽  
Index Of Diversity

Abstract Background: Knowledge of the diversity and occurrence of termites is important for environmental management, but this is unknown in the Bahir Dar Zuria area of northwestern Ethiopia, which represents tepid to cool sub-moist mid-highlands or also known as the middle montane ecozone. The objective of this study was to identify termite taxa and determine the diversity and distribution of termites in different habitats in the middle montane ecozone. Data were collected for eight months starting from December 2016 to July 2017. Termites were collected from different habitats using maize stalks as baits. Results: A total of over 16,000 termite individuals representing one family (Termitidae), two subfamilies, i.e., Macrotermitinae and Termitinae, and five genera (Macrotermes, Odontotermes, Microtermes, Amitermes and Microcerotermes) were found. More Microtermes and Macrotermes termite individuals were found than on other genera. Microtermes and Macrotermes were more abundant. Shannon’s diversity index and Simpson's index of diversity values appeared to be higher in the protected vegetation. The distribution of termites in the different habitats showed that protected vegetation had more genera (five genera), followed by grass and cultivated lands (four genera each). Termite populations were significantly higher during the rainy season. The genus Odontotermes occurred more during the dry season than the wet season, indicating its foraging behaviour on dry ground. Season, habitat and weather variables were the main factors dictating the type of taxa, distribution and abundance of termites in the study area. Generally, number of individuals increased in the wet and declined in the dry season. Microcerotermes was not found in grasslands and Amitermes in cultivated fields, indicating distinct difference in habitat preference. Conclusions: Some taxa could be used as indicators of different habitats and seasons because they specialize in these attributes. They also show the degree of environmental degradation and the need for remedial action. Keywords: Biodiversity, Isoptera, Termites, Abundance, Microtermes, Macrotermes, Odontotermes, Habitat, northwestern Ethiopia

scholarly journals Environmental Variables and Fisheries Diversity of the Nuwa River, Panchthar, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Jash Hang Limbu ◽  
Archana Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Environmental Variables ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Water Volume ◽  
Fish Diversity ◽  
Fish Assemblage Structure ◽  
Fish Samples

The fish samples were collected from October 2017 to June 2018 in Nuwa River from four sampling stations by using cast net, bamboo fish trap and mosquito nets. Environmental parameters: water temperature, dissolved Oxygen (DO), CO2, pH, hardness and water velocity were analyzed during each field visit. Eight fish species were collected in present study. The most copious species were Schizothorax plagiostomus, and Schistura multifaciatus. Shannon-Weiner fish diversity index and species richness recorded were highest at station I and lowest at station III, similarly, evenness index was highest at station I and lowest at station III. The water volume, water depth, and the availability of substrates were found to be major influential factors for the weight and length of the fishes. The redundancy analysis (RDA) portrayed that environmental variables like dissolved oxygen, free- carbon dioxide, and pH were found to be pivotal variables to shape the fish assemblage structure of Nuwa River. The cluster analysis delineated that similarity between fish species subsided as the distance of sites turgid.

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