Diversity and abundance of ichthyofauna in Shekhdari dam, district Amravati, Maharashtra

Abstract

Fish species in Shekhdari Dam Reservoir of Warud Tahsil are the subject of the current investigation, District Amravati of Maharashtra India. Amravati district harbors wide range of peninsular areas near forest region around Warud city, the water bodies consist of marshy wetlands, Rivers, Ponds, Reservoirs and Dams.Theses water bodies are utilized primarily for irrigation and drinking purposes, also helpful for the socio-economic development of fisherman community.However, the status of these water bodies is unrevealed. These water bodies enriched with variety of flora and fauna, unnoticed to the policy makers due to lack of hydro biological studies in this region. In the present paper, Ichthyofaunal diversity was recorded for the first time throughout the year 2020-2021. A total of 24 fishes were recorded for the first time. The diversity and abundance of the fishes is discussed.