Abstract

DIVERSITY OF FISH IN RIVER HIRAN, JABALPUR REGION (M.P)

Sangeeta Shrivastava* and Ravindra Pal Singh

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Abstract

The goal of the current study is to give a general overview of the fish variety in the Jabalpur region's river Hiran. The biological and diverse physical-chemical characteristics that control the distribution and productivity of distinct fish species are connected with fish diversity. Fish are widely distributed, and most of them are farmed for human consumption. Fish from the river Hiran have been gathered, categorised, and identified in five separate sample locations as part of the present investigations. According to the study, these sample sites have records for sixteen different species of fish. Three main fish species were seen to be abundant: catfish, major carps, and minor carps. The several species of fish belonging to order Cypriniformes, Siluriformes, Osteoglossiformes, Synbranchiformes and Anabantiformes are recorded too. Out of these Cypriniformes is the most dominant group with recorded 08 species of fishes. The main reason behind the declining species diversity is introduction of exotic species, habitat destruction and overfishing. A nearly factory also add up to the contribution to an extent.

Keywords: Hiran River, Fish Diversity, Jabalpur region.