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Laxmi Sagar, Dhan Bdr Gurung, Karma Wangchuk, Karma L. Wangmo, Rinchen Dorji, Tshering Zangmo, Rupesh Subedi,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (In Press 2023)
Abstract

Bhutan's freshwater fishes is dominated by the family Cyprinidae, yet significant gaps exist in understanding their diversity and assemblage. Cyprinids were sampled from 54 plots across four river basins (Aiechhu, Jaldakachhu, Mangdechhu, and Punatsangchhu) using systematic sampling at an interval of 5 km. A total of 850 individuals belonging to 22 species and 13 genera were recorded. Aiechhu had the highest diversity and evenness (H’= 1.66±0.28, J’= 0.95±0.03) followed by Punatsangchhu (H’= 1.58±0.34, J’= 0.94±0.04). However, Jaldakachhu and Mangdechhu exhibited the lowest diversity and evenness (H’= 0.90±0.66, J’= 0.84±0.54 and H’= 0.54±0.70, J’= 0.38±0.49). There was a significant difference in diversity among river basins (χ2 (3)= 20.98, p <.001) with specific variation between Mangdechhu and Punatsangchhu (Z= 3.80, p= .00), Mangdechhu and Aiechhu (Z= 3.35, p= .01), and Jaldakachhu and Punatsangchhu (Z= 2.83, p= .03). Canonical Correspondence Analysis indicated that Cyprinid assemblage was significntly correlated with environmental variables (r= 0.94, p= .001 in axis 1 and r= 0.82, p= .001 in axis 2) explaining77% of variance. Axis 1 was positively correlated with temperature (r= 0.92), total dissolved solids (r= 0.53), conductivity (r= 0.51), and salinity (r= 0.39) and negatively correlated with elevation (r= -0.69). Axis 2 was negatively correlated with total hardness (r= -0.82) and dissolved oxygen (r= -0.65). Cluster analysis identified three clusters based on dominant species. Further studies exploring other river basins of Bhutan are needed to better understand the ecological dynamics of Cyprinids in Bhutan.


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