Fishes of Chikkere water body of Sira, Tumkur
S. Sathishagouda, Shashikanth H. Majagi*, K. Vijaykumar and D.S. Somashekar**
Department of Zoology, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi-585105 (India) Email-ssgouda007@gmail.com *Department of Zoology, Vijaynagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari-583105, Karnataka (India) **Department of Zoology, IDSG Govt. First Grade College, Chikkmagalur, Karnataka, (India) Email: smajgi@rediffmail.com *Corresponding Author
ABSTRACT
Fish diversity in Chikkere water body of Sira in Tumkuru district has been studied. The study revealed the presence of 15 species of fish belonging to 04 orders (Cypriniformes, Siluriformes, Perciformes and Anabantiformes). The predominant orders of fishes are Cypriniformes. The highest number of (07) species was recorded in the order Cypriniformes. The fishes recorded were found to be widely distributed and were present in good numbers in northeast monsoon season in the Chikkere. Water quality of the water body is with in permissible limit except the Electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids and BOD. However, more studies should be carried out to reduce the pollution status and eutrophication of the water body and conservation of aquatic biodiversity.