Fish species composition, abundance (weight) and length frequency data for selected lakes and rivers in the Lake Victoria basin DataSet Details
Description:
This dataset presents fish occurrences, abundance (weight) and associated length frequency distribution (where available) mainly from small lakes and selected rivers in the Lake Victoria basin, Uganda.
Purpose:
This dataset can be used to understand the changes in ichthyofaunal diversity of Lake Victoria basin.
Temporal scope:
1999-2015
Taxonomic scope:
8 orders;
11 families;
34 genera;
80 species.
Methodology:
Bibliography:
Citation:
Vianny N, Laban M, Monic N, John B, (2020). Fish species composition, abundance (weight) and length frequency data for selected lakes and rivers in the Lake Victoria basin . Version 1.4. National Fisheries Resources Research Institute. Occurrence dataset http://freshwaterbiodiversity.go.ug/dataset/?code=Smh0hcK25Y0idLaJHbhompbAE1doJdG0. accessed via freshwaterbiodiversity.go.ug on 23 Oct 2024.
Number of Occurrencies:
2,969 Records
Authors:
Vianny Natugonza
Laban Musinguzi
Monic Nsega
John Balirwa