Diversity of Kandar dam fishes district Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Abstract

The objective of the research work was to find out the diversity of fish fauna of Kandar dam located in district Kohat K.P.K, Pakistan. In the present study five species were identified Cyprinus carpio, Cirrhinus mrigala, Ctenopharyngodon idella, Labeo rohita, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Catla catla. So from the present study it may be concluded that Kandar dam is favorable for fish survival and hatchery. Hence, our study will provide useful information about the diversity of fish fauna of Kandar dam that could be later valuable in systematics, fisheries management and conservation.