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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
A study of fresh water fish fauna and water quality from Painganga River of Mehkar Tehsil in Buldhana District M.S. India
Authors
Thakare Pavan R
Abstract
The research study of fish fauna of Painganga river in Mehkar tehsil was
carried out during Jan 2025 to Dec 2025. Painganga river originates in the
Ajantha ranges of Maharashtra, spans 495-676 km and depends on monsoon
rainfall. Painganga river flowing heavily during the rainy and winter seasons
and its water is useful for human consumption, agriculture and fisheries in Taluka
Mahekar, District Buldhana. It is situated approximately 54 km from Buldhana
district location. In the present study it was observed that the ichthyofauna
belong to 07 order 10 families, 18 genus and 19 species, were Cyprinidae family
is dominant with 08 (42.10%) species followed by Channidae and Mastacembelidae
with 02 (10.52%) species, Balitoridae, Bagridae, Clariidae, Belonidae,
Notopteridae, Cichlidae, and Poecilidae contribute 01 (5.26%) species each.
Finally, it may be concluded that the water parameters are within permissible
limit and support fish diversity of Paintakli dam were Cyprinidae family which
is dominant and still in a position to set a good example of conservation and
sustainable management of fish and fishery.
Pages:29-32
How to cite this article:
Thakare Pavan R "A study of fresh water fish fauna and water quality from Painganga River of Mehkar Tehsil in Buldhana District M.S. India". International Journal of Biology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 29-32
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