Authors : P. M. Telkhade and S. H. Jambhule
Page Nos : 63-65
Description :
Fish is a valuable source of protein and occupied a significant position in the socio-economical fabric of South Asian countries. India has rich biological heritage that qualifies it, as one of the twelve-mega diversity nations of the world. The fishes alone contributing 2,546 species and the fishes of inland water bodies of Indian subcontinent have been subject of study since last century. The lack of information on the ichthyofauna is a big handicap for popularizing little known fish variety in a particular ecosystem. Thus there is need to survey fish fauna associated with different fresh water habitats, which will help in planning methods for their production and effective exploitation. The present study is carried out to study diversity of fishes in Lohara lake during 2012-13. This lake is 1 km away from the Lohara village, District Chandrapur. In the present investigation, 30 species of fishes belonging to 5 orders and 10 families were observed.
Keywords: lake, Water, Ichthyofauna
