Composition and Occurrence of Fish Fauna from Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon Coastal Area
Composition and Occurrence of Fish Fauna from Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon Coastal Area RESEARCH / INVESTIGACIÓN Composition and Occurrence of Fish Fauna from Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon Coastal Area Zarni Ko Ko DOI. 10.21931/RB/2020.05.04.14 Abstract: A total of 48 species of fish fauna were identified during the present study period. The dominant species of fish were found under order Perciformes in all study areas. The most species composition (40) was recorded in Setse fish landing area. The commercially important fish species were mostly found in Kyaikkhami area. Moreover, 17 species of fish were exported to other regions and foreign countries. Among the fish species, species such as Threadfin (Polynemidae), Croaker (Sciaenidae), Hilsa (Clupeidae), Bombay duck (Harpadontidae), Anchovy (Engraulidae), and Pomfret fish (Stomateidae) were the most economically important species. Bombay duck and Anchovy (especially Coilia dussumieri) were more abundant (70%) at the present study sites. 1363 Harpodon nehereus and Coilia species were the leading food employed as fresh and dried for local people in the present study areas. Key words: Ichthyology, Taxonomy, Compositions, Occurrence, fish landing centers, Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon Coastal Areas. Introduction Myanmar is endowed with natural resources, including Sampling and identification of specimens rich and various aquatic fauna and flora due to her diversified This study was conducted at Kyaikkhami, Siphone and and the most favorable climate, topography, and habitats. Mon Setse, situated at the of Thanlwin River mouth, from June State is located between Latitude 15º 10' N and 17º 30' N and 2019 to May 2020. Color patterns and measurements of the Longitude 96º 46' E and 98º15' E with a unique ecosystem.
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