FISH DIVERSITY OF SARNI RESERVOIR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THREATS AND CONSERVATION MEASURES


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Authors

  • A. BHOWMIK RAY
  • A. P. SHARMA
  • B. C. PATRA
  • S. ROY CHOUDHURY

https://doi.org/10.47780/jifsi.46.1.2014.92366

Abstract

Documented and updated the fish diversity of Sarni, a medium sized reservoir in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. The study revealed occurrence of 39 fish species classified under 25 genera and 10 families; Catla catla  was the most abundant species among Indian major carps. Sarni reservoir supported reasonably good fish diversity, but adequate conservation measures are required  in  face of the  increased man-induced activities. Issues related to various threats to aquatic environment and conservation strategies in the reservoir have been discussed.
Key words: Reservoir, piscine fauna, Sarni reservoir, diversity.

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2020-12-09

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RAY, A. B., SHARMA, A. P., PATRA, B. C., & CHOUDHURY, S. R. (2020). FISH DIVERSITY OF SARNI RESERVOIR WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THREATS AND CONSERVATION MEASURES. Journal of the Inland Fisheries Society of India, 46(1), 38-47. https://doi.org/10.47780/jifsi.46.1.2014.92366