Journal Article
Biodiversity of fishes in Sulaimani Province in Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Abdullah, Y.S., Abdullah, S.M.A. and Hussein, R.H.
Record Number:
5803
Year:
2020
Journal:
ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences The official scientific journal of Salahaddin University, Erbil
Pages:
39-44
Volume:
32
Abstract:
During the current study, random samples of fishes were taken from 26 localities mostly in the Lesser Zab and Sirwan tributaries within Sulaimani Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq to survey the biodiversity of fish that are naturally found in water bodies of this province. The study was carried out during the period from January to the end of December 2018. A total of 2100 freshwater fishes, belonging to 35 species and eight families were collected. Among these fish species four native species are globally vulnerable. The study also demonstrated that Cyprinion macrostomum was the most abundant and wide spread species in this province, while Leuciscus vorax was scarce.
Times Cited:
1
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