Ichthyofaunal diversity of the Omo-Turkana basin, East Africa, with specific reference to fish diversity within the limits of Ethiopian waters

A comprehensive survey of ichthyofaunal diversity in the Omo-Turkana basin, East Africa, reveals 31 fish species within Ethiopian waters, including new records for the region. The study highlights a richer species composition in the Omo River system compared to Lake Turkana, which exhibits higher fish abundance. Conducted amid proposed dam construction with potential ecological impacts, this research addresses critical gaps in documentation and provides an annotated checklist of native species. By focusing on Ethiopian waters, it offers valuable insights for conservation efforts and future environmental assessments in this understudied basin.

Wakjira, M., & Getahun, A. (2017). Ichthyofaunal diversity of the Omo-Turkana basin, East Africa, with specific reference to fish diversity within the limits of Ethiopian waters Check List, 13(2), 2059. https://doi.org/10.15560/13.2.2059