Fish Diversity in Three Lentic Water Bodies of Shivamogga District, Karnataka: A Comparative Study
Dr. K. L. Naik1, Dr. B. R. Kiran2*
Citation :K. L. Naik,B. R. Kiran, Fish Diversity in Three Lentic Water Bodies of Shivamogga District, Karnataka: A Comparative Study International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences 2017,5(11) : 1-5
The fish diversity and abundance of three lentic water bodies (Sogane tank, Navule tank and Tunga reservoir) were studied by monthly samples taken from February to September 2015. In this study, Sogane tank supported 16 fish species belonging to 05 orders, 08 families and 11 genera. While, Navule tank supported 13 fish species belonging to 03 orders, 06 families and 12 genera. However, Tunga reservoir supported 32 fish species belonging to 06 orders, 11 families and 18 genera. Among all the water bodies regarding fish families Cyprinidae was dominant. The study of fish fauna is useful for planning of fisheries development. Hence, proper management and utilization of this fish wealth is necessary to take up the sustainable steps to monitor and conserve fishes in these water bodies.