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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Ichthyofaunal diversity of Gotta Barrage at Hiramandalam, Vamsadhara River, Srikakulam Dt. Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors
K Rama Rao
Abstract
The ichthyofaunal survey confirmed the presence of 49 fish species from
12 orders, 19 families, and 33 genera from February 2021 to January 2023 at
Gotta Barage's four landing points. Five of the 49 species are alien. The order
Cypriniformes dominated with 23 species, accounting for 46.93% of all species,
followed by Siluriformes 11 (22.44%), Channiformes 3 (6.12%), Synbranchiformes
and Cichliformes each 2 (4.08), Osteoglossiforme, Cyprinodontiformes, Anguilliformes,
Beloiniformes, Gobiiformes, Anabantiformes
and Ovalentaria each with 01 (2.04%). In the present study fish species divided
into three groups based on trophic level to represent highest to
zooplanktivorous 51.02%, followed by piscivorous 26.53% and herbivorous
represents to 18.36%. According to IUCN status 41 species contributed to 83.67%
are least concern (LC), five species contributed to 10.20% are near threaten
(NT), one species contributed to 02.04% are vulnerable (VU) not evaluated (NE)
and data deficient (DD).
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Pages:23-28
How to cite this article:
K Rama Rao "Ichthyofaunal diversity of Gotta Barrage at Hiramandalam, Vamsadhara River, Srikakulam Dt. Andhra Pradesh, India ". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 23-28
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