Hemant Kumar Das* & Khalid Mehboob Khan
Department of Zoology, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Received : 30th November, 2023 ; Revised : 09th January, 2024
DOI:-https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13989514
Abstract– The Jumar River, situated in Ranchi district, Jharkhand, is an essential component of the Chotanagpur ecological region. This study focuses on assessing the Ichthyofaunal diversity of the Jumar River, with the aim of understanding the composition, distribution, and ecological factors influencing fish populations in perennial riverine ecosystem. The study’s primary objective is to determine the current state of fish species in the Jumar River, analyze their spatial distribution, assess the environmental factors affecting their diversity, and identify any endemic or threatened species. These objectives are addressed through comprehensive field surveys, habitat assessments, and data synthesis from existing literature. The findings of this research have significant implications for the conservation and sustainable management of the Jumar River’s aquatic ecosystems. By shedding light on the Ichthyofaunal diversity and the factors impacting it, this study contributes to the broader discussions on river ecosystem conservation and sensitize the importance of protection of these riverine ecosystem.
Key words: Ichthyofaunal diversity, Jumar River, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, fish species, conservation
