Fish Abundance And Distribution Of Three Water Bodies
Abstract
Fish abundance and distribution of three water bodies namely Onah lake, Anwai river and River Niger at cable point was studied. Fish specimens were collected using gill nets, traps, and hook and line between July-December, 2013. One thousand four hundred and eighty seven fish specimens were collected and brought to the laboratory at Delta state university for further identification using identification key. The family Mochokidae was the most abundant with 441 individuals from the three sampling stations followed by Cichlidae with 374 individuals. The least represented families were Notopteridae and Dasyatidae with 3 individuals each. On the species level, Oreochromis niloticus had the highest number with 118 individuals followed by Synondontis occeilifer with 104 individuals, while the least representation were Hemichromis bimaculatus and Aechenoglanis biscutatus with 1 individuals each. The rich assemblage of fish species collected indicates that these water bodies have the potential for fish production if properly managed. It is hoped that the information gathered will be useful for future planning and management of the fisheries resources of Onah lake, Anwai river and River Niger at Cable point.
Aims and Objectives
The general aim of this study is to ascertain the abundance and distribution of fish three water bodies. Hence the specific objectives include:
- Identify the species composition of fishes caught in the three water stations.
- Identify the distribution of fish caught by families.
- Checklist the Fish Families with Species/Genus.
Chapter One
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
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Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter provides the background and context of the research problems, reviews the existing literature on the Fish Abundance And Distribution Of Three Water Bodies, and acknowledges the contributions of scholars who have previously conducted similar research [REV47170] …
Table of Content
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Content List of Tables
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Objective of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Scope of the study
1.6 Limitation of the study
CHAPTER TWO
Review Of Literature
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Area Of The Study
3.2 Sampling
3.3 Method Of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion and Recommendation
References
Appendix