Authors : R. G. Patil and M. P. Gujar
Page Nos : 340-345
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Abstract:
River Krishna is an important river in India as it travels through three states Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh of India. Krishna river originates at Mahabaleshwar, District Satara (Maharashtra). The river has importance due to use of water for drinking, agriculture and irrigation purpose. In addition it is also rich in the fish fauna. Ichthyofaunal diversity in Krishna River in Satara district was studied during the period of two years from October 2012 to September 2014. Fishes were collected from different sites of river in Satara district with the help of local fisherman. Totally 73 fish species were observed during the present study. Out of these species five endangered, seven near threatened, forty seven least concern, three vulnerable and nine not evaluated one are data deficient.
Keywords:- Krishna river, Ichthyofauna
