Biodiversity of freshwater fish in Pangalengan District, Bandung, West Java

Abstract

Java Island has about 132 freshwater fish species compared to the other major islands in the Sundaland region, such as Sumatra, which has about 589 species. This study aims to reveal and identify the diversity of freshwater fish around Pulosari Village, Pangalengan District. Exploration activities were conducted in river and lake habitats of Pangalengan District, Bandung Regency, West Java. Specimens were collected by authors and local fishermen using three fishing gears: gill nets, fishing rods, and fish scrappers. Immediately after collecting, fish were documented using a digital camera to obtain their original color. In this study, a total of 11 freshwater fish species belonging to 10 families were found. Some species are recognized as introduced fish.