Characteristics of ichthyofauna of the Dnieper river in the vicinity of Dnipropetrovs’k

Abstract

Retrospective characteristics of ichthyofauna of the Dniprovs’ke reservoir in the vicinity of the Dnipropetrovs’k city are presented. On the basis of perennial observations the regularities of fish communities’ development were determined, the influence of complex of anthropogenic factors on ichthyocenosis was assessed, and measures for optimization of fish life activity at the present stage are proposed.