The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
Časopis "Poljoprivreda i šumarstvo"
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Year 2023, Volume 69 Issue 2 (30.06.2023)
| Year : | 2023 |
| Volume : | 69 |
| Issue : | 2 (30.06.2023) |
| Authors : | Danilo MRDAK, Dragana MILOŠEVIĆ |
| Title : | DIVERSITY OF FISH FAUNA OF THE ZETA RIVER (MONTENEGRO) AND ABSENCE OF TROUT SPECIES CAUSED BY INADEQUATE MANAGEMENT |
| Abstract : | A comprehensive study of fish diversity, relative and absolute biomass of registered species in Zeta River, Montenegro was accomplished. The data were collected during 2019 from three major ecological sectors of the river. A total of 14 fish species were recorded. The highest relative and absolute biomass were recorded on the Lower Zeta – Bjelopavlići – the lower part of the watercourse. Data presented in this paper shows a dramatic decline in both, the abundance and biomass of trout species from this river. Although in the 2019th river Zeta watercourse in Bjelopavlići Valley was proclaimed as a Park of Nature, we haven’t detected any benefits for the fish species, especially for the salmonid ones and their abundance continued with decreasing trend. Most probably the bad practice of poaching with forbidden tools just continued no matter on newly proclaimed protection status. It is shown that proclaiming some area or river in the protected area of any level doesn’t benefit to biodiversity if it is not followed with precise management plans and strict implementation. |
| For citation : | Mrdak, D., Milošević, D. (2023). Diversity of fish fauna of the Zeta River (Montenegro) and absence of trout species caused by inadequate management. Agriculture and Forestry, 69 (2): 245-254. doi:10.17707/AgricultForest.69.2.20 |
| Keywords : | Ichthyofauna, CPUE, NPUE, absolute biomass, management |
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