Fish Diversity and Water Quality in Different Zones of Upper River Indus Basin, Pakistan

Zona, Z.; Ali, Zulfiqar; Ahmad, Rida; Zainab, I.

doi:10.17582/journal.pjz/20211018201037

Cited by 2 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Another study was conducted to determine the fish fauna of the Indus River at Taunsa Barrage, situated in South Punjab (Pakistan). Freshwater fish diversity from Raikot to Tarbela downstream of the Indus River 37 species were reported (Zona et al, 2022).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Status of fish assemblage structure in the Ganga and Indus riverine systems of the western Himalaya

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Ganga and Indus riverine systems are the major freshwater resources in the western Himalaya. The aim of this review was to critically analyze the status of inland fisheries in both the Ganga and Indus Riverine systems of the western Himalaya. Data from secondary sources such as research publications, scientific documents, technical advisories, and books were retrieved. The fish diversity of both riverine systems reveals that the number of endemic and native species like Tor tor, Tor putitora, Glyptothorax spp., Nemacheilus spp., and Schizothorax richardsonii is decreasing. Moreover, in most of the rivers of both riverine systems, exotic species, especially those belonging to the Cyprinidae family, for example, Cyprinus carpio, are increasing and are also dominant, followed by the families Cobitidae and Sisoridae. The Ganga and Indus riverine systems' diverse fish populations have declined because of various anthropogenic activities, especially water pollution and dam construction, which are responsible for the change in river hydrology. Frequent data were available on the Ganga riverine system, which shows a continuous decline in fish diversity. A similar trend was observed in the lower stretches of the Indus riverine system. But negligible information was available on the upper stretches of the Indus riverine system; this may be due to a large research gap. However, adequate knowledge of both river systems is necessary to develop conservation and management strategies for the sustainable development of fishery resources in India in the future.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Status of fish assemblage structure in the Ganga and Indus riverine systems of the western Himalaya

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Species diversity, some biological aspects of fishes and water quality of Terie River, Beshilo Basin, Ethiopia

Tecklie

2024

Fish Aquat Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The study was conducted in the Terie River between January and April 2022. The objectives of the study were to assess the fish species composition, determine the length-weight relationship and condition factor and assess the water quality of the river using international water quality guideline for aquatic life. Gillnets with different mesh sizes, 4, 6, 8 and 10 cm were used to collect fish specimens in both dry and wet seasons. Immediately after capture, the total length (TL) and total weight (TW) of each individual were measured in centimeters and grams, respectively, and their relationship was determined using the power function. The physicochemical water quality parameters were analyzed using standard procedures and wagtech portable water quality Kits and Secchi Disk apparatus. A total of 667 fish specimens were collected from the Terie River, 410 and 257 in dry and wet seasons respectively. A total of six fish species, Oreochromis niloticus, Labeobarbus intermedius, Labeobarbus nedgia, Labeobarbus beso, Clarias gariepinus, and Ramius loti were recorded. For length-weight relationship and condition factor analysis, more abundant fish species (O. niloticus and L. intermedius) which were found in both seasons were selected. The length and weight relationship of L. intermedius were TW = 0.0073TL 3.04 in dry and TW = 0.0337TL 2.59 in we season indicated isometric and negative allometric growth respectively. While O. niloticus showed negative allometric growth, TW = 0.096TL 2.44 and TW = 0.0335 TL 2.76 in dry and wet seasons, respectively. The mean Fulton condition factor (FCF) of L. intermidus were 0.85 ± 0.03 and 0.94 ± 0.25 in dry and wet seasons, respectively. The FCF of O. niloticus was 1.70 ± 0.13 and 1.73 ± 0.12 in dry and wet seasons respectively. Except for ammonia, the physicochemical water quality parameters were with the permissible limit for aquatic life and are suitable for fishes Terie River. The river has commercially important fish specimens that could be used for food security and livelihood improvement. However, there is very limited fishing activity in the river due to less awareness on the value of fishes. Therefore, sustainable fishery development should be done in the river.

show abstract

Fish Diversity and Water Quality in Different Zones of Upper River Indus Basin, Pakistan

Abstract: Authors' Contribution FG, MR, AG and HM conceived and designed study. FG executed the experiments. FG and MR analyzed the data. FG and MR prepared the manuscript. The manuscript is critically revised by all authors and approved this final version of manuscript.

Cited by 2 publications

References 0 publications

Status of fish assemblage structure in the Ganga and Indus riverine systems of the western Himalaya

Status of fish assemblage structure in the Ganga and Indus riverine systems of the western Himalaya

Species diversity, some biological aspects of fishes and water quality of Terie River, Beshilo Basin, Ethiopia

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About