Study of Fish Diversity in the Lotic Environment of Sunderbani, District Rajouri, Jammu (J&K)
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Conservation, Cyprinidae, Diversity, Fish, Rajouri, StreamsAbstract
The present study was carried out in different streams of Sunderbani in District Rajouri(J&K) to figure out its fish diversity from December 2021 to February 2022. The study was carried out two study stations. The study station I was near the Thandapani highway. The study station II at Doukhade was located at a distance of 3-4 kilometers from the study station II. A total of four species belonging to family Cyprinidae and order Cypriniformes i.e Tor putitora, Labeo rohita, Garra gotyla and Pethia conchonius were reported. The relative abundance was also calculated. Tor putitora contributing about 42.6% then Garra gotyla by 37.3%Pethia conchonius by 13.3% and Labeo rohita by 6.6%. Fishing methods commonly employed included rod and hook, cast net, basket etc. Decline in fish diversity and conservation measures in the area have also been discussed.
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