Morfometric characteristics of Telestes metohiensis from different watercourses of Dabar field

Abstract

Endemic species Telestes metohiensis (striped pijor) inhabit number of watercourses of Eastern Herzegovina and every watercourse in Dabar field. In the last decades habitat conditions of this species have been changed significantly. Watercourses from Dabar field differ in the quality of the environment, with both physicochemical and microbiological aspect. Some watercourses are active during the entire year, with lower or higher flow, while some has temporary character. In the study are monitored basic morfometric characteristics: total and standard length, and beside them mass and Fulton's coefficient of condition were determined in pijors from three watercourses of Drabar field (Vrijeka, Opačica, Pribitul). Analysis of collected data and comparation of monitored characteristics in individuals from different watercourses was done using relevant statistical methods. Results of some parameters show significant difference. The highest values were noted in the individuals from the river Opačica, while the lowest except the Fulton's coefficient of condition, were noted in fish from Pribitul watercourse.

Keywords

• striped pijor
• endemic species
• dabar field