Fishes

The fish fauna in these wetlands is represented by the depleted populations of the fishes listed below (Source: Maharashtra State Fisheries Department): Elasmobranchs Indian dog shark (Scoliodon laticaudus), Hammerheaded shark, Sting Ray Bony Fishes Silver pomphret, Chinese pomphret, Black pomphret Sheer Fishes King fish (Scomberomorus commorson, . S. gattatus) Perches Red Snappers, Brown lined Reef Cord Sciaenids Dhoma (Johnius dussumien), Ghol (Portanibea dichanthus) Carangids Scad, Horse mackarele, Leather skin Ribbon Fishes Cat Fishes Sea cat fish (Arius maculatus) Anchovies Gold spotted anchovy Flat Fishes Sale, Indian Halburt Fish species such as Bombay duck (Harpodon neherius) and Hilsa (Hilsa hilsa) have also been reported from the study area. The breeding season reported for this species is mid June to September. Effluents released by local industrial units have greatly impacted upon the ecology of this fish. Other than Hilsa minor Carps such as Puntius saranah, Rasbora, etc. have also been reported from the Alibag coast. |
Last Updated: September 29, 2015