Ichthyofaunal and Macrophyte Diversity of Godavari River at Rampuri BK, Ta. Parbhani District Parbhani
Author : SM Yeole, SA Gaikwad and MU Bansode
Abstract :
The term "ichthyofauna" describes fish assemblages in a body of water or zoogeographic area. The collective group of fishes that live on Earth at any given time is referred to as the ichthyofauna in a more general sense. The noticeable plants that predominate in wetlands, small lakes, and streams are called macrophytes. Aquatic angiosperms (flowering plants), pteridophytes (ferns), and bryophytes (mosses, hornworts, and liverworts) are all examples of macroflora. An aquatic plant is one that is typically seen growing in close proximity to a body of water that is at or above the soil's surface. Ponds, small lakes, marshes, ditches, reservoirs, swamps, bogs, canals, and sewage lagoons are examples of places where there is standing water. Although less frequently, aquatic plants can also be found in moving water, such as streams, rivers, and springs. The present investigation was conducted during the period of June 2022 to March 2023. During the present studies total 25 fish species and 09 species of macrophyte recorded in Godavari river at Rampuri BK Ta. Manwath Dist Parbhani. Cypriniformes was most recorded as most diversified family of pisces whereas all the four types of macrophytes namely submerged, emergent, floating leafed and free-floating macrophytes were recorded at the lake site. Details have been discussed in full length paper.
Keywords :
Ichthyofauna, macrophyte, Godavari River
