Volume : 3, Issue : 12, December - 2014

Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Ashti Lake, Tal. Mohol, Dist.Solapur (M.S.)

D. S. Nikam, A. L. Shaikh, P. S. Salunkhe, A. B. Kamble, K. R. Rao

Abstract :

The ichthyofaunal diversity is a good indicator of health of aquatic ecosystem. A good piscine diversity represents the balanced ecosystem. Taking this into consideration the ichthyofaunal diversity of Ashti Lake is studied during present investigation. The Ashti Lake is huge and spread over area about 1145 hectare area. The lake is old and was constructed in 1881. Total 23 species of fishes belonging to 21 genera, 12 families and 5 orders were identified from the lake. The order Cypriniformes was found to be dominant among fishes. The results were discussed with recent literature.