Freshwater fish fauna of Khaisari (Ghundi Shahbaz Khan) dam located in district Karak K.P. Pakistan

Abstract

The objective of the present research work was to find out the diversity of fish fauna of Khaisari (Ghundi Shahbaz khan) located in district Karak K.P. Pakistan. The fishes were caught with Hooks, container and different kind of nets. After that same specimen were preserved in 70% Alcohol and some in 10% Formalin solution in bottles. In the present study four species were identified Labeo rohita, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Cirrhinus cirrhosus, Cyprinus carpio upto species level, all these four species belong family cyprinidae. So from the present study it may be concluded that Khaisari (Ghundi Shahbaz Khan) is favorable for fish Cyprinidae family. Hence, the present study will provide useful information about the diversity of fish fauna of Khaisari (Ghundi Shahbaz Khan) dam that could be later valuable in systematic, fisheries management and conservation