Ichthyofaunal diversity of Banshelki Dam Udgir, Dist. Latur (M.S.)

Ichthyofaunal diversity is good indicator of aquatic ecosystem. A diversity of fishes represents the balanced ecosystem. By taking this into consideration the ichthyofaunal diversity of Banshelki dam is studied during present investigation. The Banshelki Dam spread over area about 2290 m. The Dam is old and constructed on Manmod river. Total 20 species of fishes belonging to 13 genera, 06 families and 05 orders were identified from the Dam. The order cypriniformes was dominant among fishes.