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Patterns of ichthyofaunal diversity and distribution across Jebba Hydro-Electric Power (HEP) dam, Jebba, north-central Nigeria.
Oladipo, S O; Nneji, L M; Iyiola, O A; Nneji, I C; Ayoola, A O; Adelakun, K M; Anifowoshe, A T; Adeola, A C; Mustapha, M K.
Afiliação
  • Oladipo SO; Zoology Unit, Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.
  • Nneji LM; Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 650223, Kunming, China.
  • Iyiola OA; Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
  • Nneji IC; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Ayoola AO; Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 650223, Kunming, China.
  • Adelakun KM; Federal College of Wildlife Management, New Bussa, Nigeria.
  • Anifowoshe AT; Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
  • Adeola AC; Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 650223, Kunming, China.
  • Mustapha MK; Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Braz J Biol ; 81(2): 258-267, 2021.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32696846
The ichthyofauna diversity of the Jebba Hydroelectric Power (HEP) Dam, Jebba, North-central Nigeria was studied. Fishes were sampled for 24 months using gill net, hook and line, and cast net. Individuals were identified using morphological and molecular (mitochondrial Cytochrome c Oxidase subunit I) data. A total of 9605 freshwater fishes were recorded during the sampling period. The use of an integrative taxonomic approach enabled the identification of 83 species belonging to 42 genera. Additionally, the study recorded three unidentified species - Ctenopoma sp, Malapterurus sp., and Protopterus sp. Analyses showed that individuals belonging to families Cichlidae and Mochokidae dominated the dam. The diversity analyses revealed relatively high fish diversity during the rainy season at the downstream section of Jebba HEP dam compared to the upstream section. The study, therefore, showed the presence of a diverse fish community comprising high species richness and diversity across the Jebba HEP dam. Finally, we recommend proper biodiversity monitoring and assessment of freshwater fish diversity across Nigeria. In addition, the use of an integrated taxonomic approach is recommended for appropriate species' identification and studies of freshwater fishes from Nigeria.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Peixes-Gato / Peixes Limite: Animals / Humans País/Região como assunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Braz J Biol Assunto da revista: BIOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Nigéria País de publicação: Brasil

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Peixes-Gato / Peixes Limite: Animals / Humans País/Região como assunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Braz J Biol Assunto da revista: BIOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Nigéria País de publicação: Brasil