Ichthyo-diversity of Naryab dam district Hangu Khyber pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Abstract

The objective of the research work was to find out the diversity of fish fauna of Naryab dam located in district Hangu, K.P.K, Pakistan. In the present study seven species were identified Labeo rohita, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, Catla catla, Tor khudree, Anguilla anguilla, Ompok pabda. The first five species belong from family Cyprinidae, while Anguilla anguilla from family Anguillidae and Ompok pabda belongs to family Siluridae. So from the present study it may be concluded that Naryab dam is favorable for fish survival and hatchery. Hence, our study will provide useful information about the diversity of fish fauna of Naryab dam that could be later valuable in systematic, fisheries management and conservation.