Kumar Sapkota

Taxonomic assessment of the glyptosternoid catfish Parachiloglanis hodgarti (Hora, 1923) based on morphometric analysis of type specimens and riverine populations in Nepal

Bhaba Amatya, Kumar Sapkota

This study addresses a major gap in knowledge regarding intraspecific morphological variation in Parachiloglanis hodgarti (Hora, 1923) (Sisoridae) by conducting comparative morphometric analyses of populations from Nepal's principal river drainages (Gandaki, Koshi and Karnali), the topotypic population from Pharping, and the holotype …

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Spatio-temporal variation in fish assemblages and factors affecting them in the Madi River, Nepal

Indira Sharma Bhandari, Hari Prasad Sharma, Kumar Sapkota

ABSTRACT Understanding spatial and temporal variations in fish assemblages within river systems is vital for evaluating their ecological significance and predicting the impacts of anthropogenic activities. Despite the economic and ecological importance of freshwater fisheries in Nepal, limited information is available on …

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Diversity and Distribution of Freshwater Fishes of the Dano, Banganga, and Arung Khola Rivers of Western Nepal

Santoshi Shrestha, Kumar Khatri, Nripesh Shrestha, Ram Chandra Poudel et autres

This study was conducted to generate foundational data on the fish diversity of three rivers in western Nepal. Three sampling sites were selected on each of the following rivers: the Dano River, the Banganga River, and the Arung Khola. Cast netting was …

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Feeding Biology of the Glyptosternine Catfish Parachiloglanis hodgarti (Siluriformes: Sisoridae) in Nepal

Bhaba Amatya, Kumar Sapkota, David R. Edds

Little is known about the feeding biology of the sisorid catfish Parachiloglanis hodgarti, a species native to fast-flowing streams across Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and China. In this study, we investigated the feeding anatomy, diet composition, trophic level, and food preferences …

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Ichthyofaunal diversity in the community-managed Jagadishpur Reservoir (Ramsar site) and Gajedi Lake, Lumbini Province, Nepal

Kumar Khatri, Ram Chandra Poudel, Kumar Sapkota

Abstract. Shrestha S, Khatri K, Shrestha N, Poudel RC, Sapkota K. 2025. Ichthyofaunal diversity in the community-managed Jagadishpur Reservoir (Ramsar site) and Gajedi Lake, Lumbini Province, Nepal. Biodiversitas 26: 3262-3272. This study aimed to establish baseline information on fish species diversity in …

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Current Status of Small Indigenous Fish Species of Western Nepal

Santoshi Shrestha, Kumar Khatri, Nripesh Shrestha, Ram Chandra Poudel et autres

This study describes the diversity and current status of Small Indigenous Fish Species (SIS) in rivers and lakes of Western Nepal. Fish sampling was conducted between 2018 and 2022 across five major water bodies using cast nets and traditional fishing gear, with …

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Effects of invasive water hyacinth on fish diversity and abundance in the Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley, Nepal

Rajendra Basaula, Hari Prasad Sharma, Babu Ram Paudel, Prabesh Singh Kunwar et autres

Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) invasion is a growing global issue which poses a threat to aquatic life. As in the global context, the water hyacinth invasion is increasing rapidly in the lakes of Pokhara valley which is listed in Ramsar sites. Its …

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A faunistic study on the hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Central Nepal

Urmila Dyola, Chitra Bahadur Baniya, Pushpa Raj Acharya, Muhammad Asghar Hassan et autres

Nepal is a mountainous country in the Central Himalayas, well known for its high biodiversity and unique fauna. The vivid habitat of Nepal seems to possess high diversity of hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae), however, little investigation has been done on these flies in …

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The Invasion of Water Hyacinth and Its Impact on Diversity of Macro-Invertebrates in the Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley, Nepal

Rajendra Basaula, Hari Prasad Sharma, Kumar Sapkota

Invasion of Alien Invasive Plant species (IAPs) is one of the major drivers for the wetland ecosystem degradation and aquatic biodiversity loss. Among the wetland ecosystems, the freshwater habitats including lakes and streams are more susceptible to species extinction. In the Lake …

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Chlorpyrifos and dichlorvos in combined exposure reveals antagonistic interaction to the freshwater fish Mrigal, Cirrhinus mrigala

Prabesh Singh Kunwar, Bhawani Sapkota, Samikshya Badu, Kusum Parajuli et autres

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Community structure of pollinating insects and its driving factors in different habitats of Shivapuri‐Nagarjun National Park, Nepal

Urmila Dyola, Chitra Bahadur Baniya, Pushpa Raj Acharya, Pradip Subedi et autres

Abstract Insect pollinators are important means for a stable ecosystem. The habitat types play a crucial role in the community composition, abundance, diversity, and species richness of the pollinators. The present study in Shivapuri‐Nagarjun National Park explored the species richness and abundances …

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Bee (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) Fauna of Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Nepal

Urmila Dyola, Chitra Bahadur Baniya, Pushpa Raj Acharya, Anjeela Pandey et autres

The present study was carried out in Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park to document the baseline data of bee fauna. The study was regulated at elevations of 1,500–2,732 m. The specimens were collected using the sweeping net and colored pan traps. The collection was …

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