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Fish Biodiversity Status in The Kobadak River of Bangladesh: Present Status, Threats and Conservation Perspectives

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  • Md. Jahangir Alam

    (Department of Fisheries Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.)

  • Abdullah-Al-Hasan

    (Department of Marine Fisheries and Oceanography, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.)

  • Mst. Niloy Jaman

    (Department of Fisheries Technology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.)

  • Md. Mahfuz Hassan

    (Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.)

  • Abdullah Al Mamun Siddiqui

    (Biological Oceanography Division, Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute, Cox’s Bazar-4702, Bangladesh.)

  • Seema Rani

    (Biological Oceanography Division, Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute, Cox’s Bazar-4702, Bangladesh.)

  • Md. Atiqul Islam Mondal

    (Department of Oceanography, Faculty of Marine Sciences & Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chattogram-4331, Bangladesh.)

  • Md. Habibur Rahman

    (Department of Oceanography, Khulna Agricultural University, Khulna, Bangladesh.)

Abstract

This study assessed the status of fish biodiversity in the Kobadak River basin of Tala Upazila, Satkhira, Bangladesh, from January to June 2024 at four locations. A total of 12,040 fishes (belonging 34 species, 19 families, and 9 orders) were identified, and data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The Shannon-Wiener Index and Simpson’s Index showed moderate to high species diversity and richness in the river basin, with values of 3.20-3.45 and 0.80-0.96, respectively. The findings indicated a moderate to high diversity, with Cypriniformes dominating (40.39%), followed by Perciformes (30.66%) and Siluriformes (21.68%). The most abundant species were Labeo rohita and Catla catla, while the least abundant Chitala chitala and Notopterus notopterus. Conservation status indicated that 58.82% of species are least concern, 23.53% near threatened, and 17.65% vulnerable. This research emphasized the ecological importance of the Kobadak River’s fish diversity and the necessity for sustainable management to protect its fish populations.

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  • Md. Jahangir Alam & Abdullah-Al-Hasan & Mst. Niloy Jaman & Md. Mahfuz Hassan & Abdullah Al Mamun Siddiqui & Seema Rani & Md. Atiqul Islam Mondal & Md. Habibur Rahman, 2025. "Fish Biodiversity Status in The Kobadak River of Bangladesh: Present Status, Threats and Conservation Perspectives," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(6), pages 196-206, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:6:p:196-206
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