ADAPTATION AND REPRODUCTIVE STATUS OF PRUSSIAN CARP (CARASSIUS GIBELIO), CONSIDERED INVASIVE IN UZBEKISTAN, IN THE TUDAKUL RESERVOIR

This article examines the adaptation of the invasive silver crucian carp (Carassius gibelio) to the Tudakul Reservoir, its importance in fisheries, and its introduction into the territory of Uzbekistan with the aim of developing ichthyofauna. The study investigates its life cycle, reproductive characteristics, fecundity level, feeding environment, and adaptability to external environmental factors. It is established that silver crucian carp, an invasive species in the Zarafshan River basin, has successfully formed reproducing populations in the Tudakul Reservoir and has acquired considerable commercial fishing importance. The article also highlights the importance of sustainable fishing practices and the formation of fish stocks in fisheries management. This study may serve as a useful source for researchers interested in fisheries and ichthyology in Uzbekistan.