ISSN: 2150-3508
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Obiyor Kelvin Ikenna
Nigeria
Research Article
Benthic Fish Fauna and Physicochemical Parameters of Otamiri River, Imo State, Nigeria
Author(s): Obiyor Kelvin Ikenna, Nwani Chris Didigwu, Odo Gregory Ejikeme, Madu Josephine Chinenye, Ndudim Doris Ulumma Aguzie and Ifeanyi Oscar NdimkaohaObiyor Kelvin Ikenna, Nwani Chris Didigwu, Odo Gregory Ejikeme, Madu Josephine Chinenye, Ndudim Doris Ulumma Aguzie and Ifeanyi Oscar Ndimkaoha
The study on the fish fauna and physicochemical characteristics of Otamiri River was carried out for six months (June to August and October to December 2015). Samples were collected monthly from three sampling stations along the river. Eckman grab, scoop net, line and hook, cast net, traps and dugout canoe were used to collect the fish samples. Samples were collected from three stations, station 1 (dumpsite in the river), station 2 (dredging section) and station 3 (vegetable farming section). A total of 129 fishes belonging to 5 species, Synodontis budgetti, S. soloni, Chrysicthys nigrodigitatus, Clarias gariepinus and Papyrocranus afer were collected. Station 3 had the highest species composition (n=4) and fish abundance, 108 (83.7%), while station 1 had the least species composition (n=2) and the least fish abundance, 10 (7.8%). Temperature variation from June to December was wide a.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2150-3508.1000199