Biodiversity survey of Gandhisagar Reservoir, Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

The paper presents the results of the biodiversity survey of Gandhisagar Dam situated on the state boundary of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Various methods were used to survey the macro diversity such as fishes, reptiles, birds, mammals and plants. Eight plant species were found among which Vallisneria spiralis was predominant. Faunal survey resulted in 21 species of fish, eight reptiles, 139 birds and one mammal species. Gandhisagar Reservoir is under threat due to human activities which has resulted in the gradual decrease of biodiversity in the region.