Fish Diversity and Community of Mone Wetland in Siwan District

Abstract

The Mone wetland connected to Gandak River in monsoon period contribute to its water profile and aquatic biodiversity. There is restricted study only available in such mesotrophic and river related wetland. This study was an endeavor to the fish species composition, diversity and distribution in three sites of river. The captured fishes were identified according to taxonomic keys. The study approached that adequate fish diversity due to water depth, availability of nutrients and other environmental factors. The fish diversity and biomass is maximum in site II have potential under proper management. This river might be developed as fishery work for local communities of Siwan district.