Diversity and Distribution of Ichthyofuna at Gahirmatha coast Odisha.

Subrata K. Behera, Rajkishore Mohanta, Rajesh K. Routray

Abstract


The ichthyo faunal diversity of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary was studied during June 2002 to October 2004 from sevenstations. Sufficient work has not been done on the ichthyofaunal diversity from this estuary. The ichthy of aunal diversity sample swere collected usingd ifferentty pesofnets with the help of the local fishermenat monthly in terval of time. There were 89 fish species observed under

40 families. The family Clupeidae was dominated contributing 30.8% followed by Sciaenidae (21.7%), Mugilidae (18.5%), Ariidae (15.4%), Carangidae (10.4%) at Dhamra estuarine, north of Gahirmatha coast.  Where the percentage varied toward the south of Gahirmatha coast (Hansua). Dominance diversity index value was highest in Dhamra and lowest value was in Hansua. If we compare the temporal variation of dominance of fish species status in two estuary did not fluctuate for a greater magnitude. 


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Checklist: Ichthyofauna, Gahirmatha Marine Santuary; Odisha; India.

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