Patterns of ichthyofaunal diversity and distribution across Jebba Hydro-Electric Power (HEP) dam, Jebba, north-central Nigeria/Padroes de diversidade e distribuicao da ictiofauna na barragem de hidroeletricas (HEP) de Jebba, Jebba, Nigeria norte-central.

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From: Brazilian Journal of Biology(Vol. 81, Issue 2)
Publisher: Association of the Brazilian Journal of Biology
Document Type: Article
Length: 4,510 words
Lexile Measure: 1420L

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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. Keywords: diversity, fisheries management, DNA barcoding, Nigeria. A diversidade da ictiofauna da hidreletrica de Jebba (HEP), Jebba, centro-norte da Nigeria foi estudada. Os peixes foram amostrados por 24 meses, utilizando rede de emalhar, anzol e linha, e rede de arrasto. Os individuos foram identificados usando a abordagem combinada morfologica e molecular (citocromo c Oxidase mitocondrial subunidade I). Um total de 9605 peixes de agua doce foram registrados durante o periodo de amostragem. A identificacao das especies utilizando a abordagem taxonomica integrada possibilitou a identificacao de 83 especies pertencentes a 42 generos. Alem disso, o estudo registrou tres especies nao identificadas - Ctenopoma sp, Malapterurus sp e Protopterus sp. Analises mostraram que individuos pertencentes as familias Cichlidae e Mochokidae dominaram a barragem. As analises dos indices de diversidade revelaram uma diversidade de peixes relativamente alta durante a estacao chuvosa na secao a jusante da barragem Jebba HEP em comparacao com a secao a montante. O estudo mostrou, portanto, a presenca de diversas comunidades de peixes, que incluem alta riqueza e diversidade de especies atraves da barragem Jebba HEP. Finalmente, recomendamos o monitoramento adequado da biodiversidade e a avaliacao da diversidade de peixes de agua doce em toda a Nigeria. Alem disso, recomenda-se o uso de abordagem taxonomica integrada para a identificacao adequada das especies e estudos de peixes de agua doce da Nigeria. Palavras-chave: diversidade, gestao pesqueira, DNA barcoding, Nigeria.
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