FISH FAUNAL DIVERSITY of TURORI RESERVOIR AT TURORI, TQ. OMERGA DIST. OSMANABAD (M.S.)

Abstract

Fish is a most valuable source of proteins and occupied a significant position in the Socio-economical fabric in most of the countries. Biodiversity is essential for stabilization of ecosystem and protection of overall environmental quality. In the present study attempts were made to study the fish faunal diversity of Turori Reservoir at Turori, Tq. Omerga, District Dharashiv, in Marathwada region. Systematic surveys were conducted during a period of one year (June 2011 to May 2012) It is perennial water bodies, resource for human consumption and agriculture. There is no report on the biodiversity of Turori Dam with special reference to the fish diversity. About 22 species of fish were identified 5 orders and 10 families were recorded.