2020 Vol.26 No.2 PP 320-328

https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v26i2pp320-328

Studies on fish diversity concerning Hydro-ecology of Kangsabasti river in Purulia district, West Bengal, India

Manab Kumar Saha

Department of Zoology,
Ramananda Centenary College,
Laulara, PURULIA-723151 (W.B.), INDIA.
*Corresponding Author : Email : manabsaha5@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Fish diversity depends both on various physicochemical parameters and the biological components of the riverine ecosystem. During the study period from January 2017 to December 2019 the highest fish diversity and density were observed in post-monsoon and lowest in pre-monsoon season in the Kangsabati River, Purulia District of West Bengal. Twenty five fish species, associated with 19 genera, 10 families and 5 orders have been identified. It was recorded that the Cyprinidae was the predominant family, which represented 56% of the entire fish catch.

Key words : Ecological integrity, Fish diversity, Kangsabati River, Physicochemical parameters, West Bengal.