Freshwater fish fauna of Koyna River, northern Western Ghats, India

A two-year study (2007–2009) of the Koyna River, northern Western Ghats, India, identified 58 freshwater fish species—11 endemic to the Krishna River system and eight threatened by human activities. Notably, the Koyna River remains relatively free from anthropogenic stressors or invasive species, positioning it as a potential refuge for conserving endangered and endemic fishes. The research highlights the ecological significance of this site while emphasizing the need for minimal human interference and strict controls on alien species introduction to safeguard its unique biodiversity.

Jadhav, B. V., Kharat, S. S., Raut, R. N., Paingankar, M., & Dahanukar, N. (2011). Freshwater fish fauna of Koyna River, northern Western Ghats, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 3(1), 1449–1455. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.o2613.1449-55