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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Ichthyofaunal diversity, abundance and economic status from Chandrabhaga River flowing through Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
Authors
Amruta S Sutrave, Vidhya V Shagalolu, Laxmikant B Dama
Abstract
Chandrabhaga River (Bhima River) is a life
line for Solapur district. Chandrabhaga River referred in Pandharpur, due to
its curvature flow i.e. it resembles the Moon shape. Most of the people from
villages are dependent for their agricultural and fishing practices. The
present study was conducted for the duration of one year (July 2023 to July 2024). Weekly
visits were conducted at the Chandrabhaga River on different sites located in Pandharpur. During the study period the
investigations included identification of, 24 fish species belonging to 09
order with14 family. The high ranking of Cilchliformes order show 86.34% while
others orders are as compare to relegate. (Cypriniformes 5.62%,
Synbranchiformes 3.32%, Gobiiformes 1.69%, Anabantiformes 1.52%, and Siluriformes
0.66%, Osteoglossiformes 0.39, Beloniformes 0.37%, Perciformes 0.07%) According
to Fish market value, Anabantiformes (Channa
marulius), Synbranchiformes (Mastacembelus armatus) and Cypriniform which represent native
species i.e. major indian carps are economically significant as compared to
Cichliformes (Oreochromis mosambicus) which is exotic species. As per Fish market status, due to highest
abundance of Oreochromis mosambicus was one hundred to one hundred fifty per kg, while most of the major
indian carps are one hundred fifty to two hundred per kg. According to
comparative economical fish market data Major Indian Carps per sample size was
richer than Oreochromis mosambicus. The results are discussed in the
light of fish diversity and their economic value from Pandharpur and with help
of available literature the current status of Ichthyofauna discuss.
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Pages:41-44
How to cite this article:
Amruta S Sutrave, Vidhya V Shagalolu, Laxmikant B Dama "Ichthyofaunal diversity, abundance and economic status from Chandrabhaga River flowing through Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India". International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 41-44
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