Assessment of Fish Species Composition and Abundance in Sabiyal Lake, Aliero, Kebbi State

Authors

  • Hassan A. S Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero
  • Wade M. N Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero
  • Bawa D. Y Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero
  • Ibrahim R Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijsas.v3i10.164

Keywords:

Fish Species Composition, Abundance, Sabiyal Lake

Abstract

This study investigates the fish species composition and abundance in Sabiyal Lake, Aliero. Three (3) sampling sites, Sabiyal, Tari, and Kashinzama, were selected for six (6) six-month periods from March to August 2024. A total of nine (9) species were identified from Sabiyal Lake. The species richness remained constant across all locations (9 species), and the Shannon and Simpson indices revealed differences in community structure. Sabiyal exhibited the highest Shannon (2.015) and Simpson (0.855) values. There is a need for proper regulation to ensure the sustainability of the fish resources in the lake.

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2025-10-15

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Vol. 3 No. 10 (2025): October 2025

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