Faunal range and Conservation views of the Aquatic atmosphere in Dhamoi Pond, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India

Faunal range and Conservation views of the Aquatic atmosphere in Dhamoi Pond, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dr. Reena Ganava,

Department of zoology,

PM College of excellence Shaheed Chandrashekar Azad Govt. P. G. College Jhabua, M.P.

Abstract

The study on in Dhamoi Pond, conducted over the year (2020–2021), highlights the significance of biodiversity and its conservation in maintaining ecological balance. The present study documents the faunal diversity of Dhamoi Pond, Jhabua, with a focus on birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. A total of 68 bird species (64%), 26 fish species (24%), 3 amphibian species (3%), and 8 reptile species (8%) were recorded, highlighting the dominance of avian fauna in terms of abundance and density. Fish species were restricted to the interior lake habitats, while amphibians were found in emergent weeds and agricultural lands. Reptiles exhibited varied habitat preferences, with freshwater snakes (e.g., Tropidonotus piscator) confined to the lake and terrestrial species (e.g., Naja naja) occasionally observed in marginal areas. Among the 32 documented bird species from 11 families, 9 were resident, 9 were migrant and 7 were terrestrial, and 7 were non-passerine. This study provides insights into the species composition and habitat distribution of faunal groups in the lake ecosystem, contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts in the region.

Key words: Dhamoi Pond, Jhabua, Aquatic ecosystem, biodiversity.