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A Study on Fish Diversity of Meghalaya

Author: Bashemphang Snaitang, Shriprna Saxena, Hameka Papang and M.K. Yadav

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Abstract

An attempted has been made to know fish biodiversity of Meghalaya. In the current study it was concluded that that the total of one hundred two (102) species were found in Meghalaya and many fish species were belong to family Cyprinidae. The data collection was done by using different types of nets (cast nets, gill nets, drag nets and triangular scoop nets) and help of local fish farmers of Meghalaya. It is concluded that the Order Cypriniformes has the maximum number of species in the Meghalaya River that entails of 53 species followed by Siluriformes that entail of 34 species. Perciformes has the lowest number of species that it consists of only one species. The research deals with biodiversity of fish fauna from different rivers of Meghalaya. In the future, this study will be of great assistance in developing a strategy for the conservation of Meghalaya's fish biodiversity.

Keywords

Diversity, Abundance, Vulnerable, Endangered, Least Concern

Conclusion

Fish diversity plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling food chain and food web, or stable the ecosystem, Fish species provide benefits in the economy, supporting various trade such as aquariums, and are significant for cultural and spiritual in many communities Aquatic life is also impacted by various activities including Human activities, urbanisation, Industrialisation, waste water discharge pollution, overfishing, climate change, habitat destruction To prevent and conserve the aquatic life in the ecosystem, agent and research should and must conduct a situation analysis and problem identification process by sharing knowledge to fish farmers stakeholders and local communities so that they can improve to increase productivity, sustainability, valuing their traditional knowledge in the aquaculture sectors.

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How to cite this article

Bashemphang Snaitang, Shriprna Saxena, Hameka Papang and M.K. Yadav (2023). A Study on Fish Diversity of Meghalaya. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(10): 212-216.