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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Fish diversity of Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Authors
Rajesh Achegawe, Shivaji Chavan, Mahesh Jadhav
Abstract
The current study aimed to evaluate the
ichthyofaunal diversity of Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary (NMBS), a Ramsar
site which is a freshwater wetland located at the confluence of the Godavari
and Kadwa rivers. Primary and secondary research were used to evaluate the
ichthyofaunal diversity. A total of 16 fish species were found to be
distributed across 6 orders and 9 families. The order Cypriniformes dominated
the ichthyofaunal diversity with 37.50% of the total species, followed by the
order Siluriformes with 25.00% and Anabantiformes with 18.75%. Economically
important fish species, such as Catla catla, Labeo rohita, labeo calbasu
were also found. The study also found invasive species, such as Oreochromis
mossambicus and Cyprinus carpio. Seasonal hydrological changes and
habitat diversity played an important role in the distribution of the
ichthyofauna.
Pages:1-3
How to cite this article:
Rajesh Achegawe, Shivaji Chavan, Mahesh Jadhav "Fish diversity of Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary, Nashik, Maharashtra, India". International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 1-3
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