Abstract
The present study deals with the fish fauna (44 species) of Asan River and its tributaries based on actual collections, with their update systematic account; distribution in Uttarakhand, rest of India and other countries; habitat and ecology; and conservation status with threats and importance in various ways (fishery, game, aquaria, etc.). The species of doubtful occurrence have also been listed.
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The author feels grateful to the Director, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, and the Officer-in-Charge, Northern Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, Dehradun, for the encouragement and facilities.
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Husain, A. (2015). Fish Fauna of Asan River and Its Tributaries, Western Doon Valley, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), with Conservation Status of Species and Threats. In: Rawat, M., Dookia, S., Sivaperuman, C. (eds) Aquatic Ecosystem: Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2178-4_14
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