The Fish Fauna of Upper Zamantı Stream (Tomarza-Örenşehir)

Abstract

This study was carried out with aim to determine fish fauna of area which between Tomarza and Örenşehir of Zamantı stream in three different
stations. Fish specimens were catched between September 2006-June 2007. Four family from the research area (Esocidae, Salmonidae, Balitoridae,
Cyprinidae) and six species (Esox lucius, Salmo platycephalus, Schistura samantica, Squalius cephalus, Alburnus orontis, Capoeta angorae) have
been identified. The other species were showed a wide distribution in the research area. While Esox lucius and Salmo platycephalus were determined
Örenşehir station where more aquatic plants. Salmo plathycephalus and Schistura samantica were endemic species existed in the research area.