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| Article Name : | | | Fin Fish Biodiversity Of A Tropical Sal Estuary, Goa, West Coast Of India | | Author Name : | | | Nandadeep U. Fal Dessai | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | GRT-2837 | | Article URL : | |  | Author Profile View PDF In browser | | Abstract : | | | Sal estuary represents rich biodiversity because of the heavy rains during the south west monsoon and lack of any industrial development along the banks of the river. Attempt was made to survey the fin fish biodiversity along the estuary to fulfill the lack of adequate information regarding estuarine fisheries. Hydrological parameters were analysed during the study period and found to be highly influencing. Fishes were caught near shore by using gill nets and cast nets. About 35 fin fishes were recorded belonging to 28 families. The distribution varies according to the environmental conditions. Some of the important fin fishes found in this estuary are Mugil cephalus, Gerres filamentosus, Sillago sihama, Etroplus suratensis, Arius arius, Lutjanus argentimaculatus, Acanthopagrus berda and Lobotes surinamensis. Some of the fresh water species are also observed in the Sal river. In future, Industrialization along the bank of the estuary may threaten the species diversity and need necessary laws for conservation of biodiversity. | | Keywords : | | |
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