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P-ISSN: 2349-6800, E-ISSN: 2320-7078

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2016, Vol. 4, Issue 6
Ichthyofauna of Khuram dam located in district Karak K.P.K, Pakistan

Saqib Younas, Faisal Junaid, Shafi Ullah Gul, Hameed Ur Rehman, Khalid Usman, Waqar Ahmad, Bakht Ullah Khan, Muhammad Atteq, Shehzad Zareen and Kausar Saeed

The main objective of the research work was to find out the diversity of ichthyofauna of Khuram dam located in district Karak K.P.K, Pakistan. In the present study six species were identified, the five species belongs to single family Cyprinidae i.e. Cyprinus Carpio, Crossocheilus diplochilus, Ctenopharyngodon idella, Salmophasia bacaila, Aspidoparia morar and one species belong to family Siluridae i.e. Ompok Pabda. So from the present study, it may be concluded that Khuram dam is favorable for fish survival and hatchery. Hence, our study will provide useful information about the diversity of fish fauna of Khuram dam that could be later valuable in systematic, fisheries management and conservation.
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How to cite this article:
Saqib Younas, Faisal Junaid, Shafi Ullah Gul, Hameed Ur Rehman, Khalid Usman, Waqar Ahmad, Bakht Ullah Khan, Muhammad Atteq, Shehzad Zareen, Kausar Saeed. Ichthyofauna of Khuram dam located in district Karak K.P.K, Pakistan. J Entomol Zool Stud 2016;4(6):240-243.

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