Research ArticleAsian Journal of Biological and Life SciencesVol. 12 | Issue 3 | pp. 616–621Open access
Comparative Hematological Profile of Three Species of Schizothorax Group Found in the Streams of Himalayan Region
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- 1 Department of Zoology. D.S.B Campus Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fishery Sciences, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, INDIA.
- 3 Department of Aquaculture, ICAR- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, INDIA.
Published in Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences
Correspondence: Siddiqui U
Department of Zoology. D.S.B Campus Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, INDIA.
Email: uzma.labiba@gmail.com
- Received:
- Nov 13, 2023
- Accepted:
- Dec 12, 2023
- DOI:
- 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.81
How to cite
U, S., A, R., H.C.S, B., & N.N, P. Comparative Hematological Profile of Three Species of Schizothorax Group Found in the Streams of Himalayan Region. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 12(3), 616–621. https://doi.org/10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.81
Abstract
Assessing hematological parameters offers a comprehensive evaluation of the health condition of fish. The present study evaluated the variations in hematological parameters, including Total Erythrocyte Count (TEC), Total Leukocyte Count (TLC), Hemoglobin (Hb), Hematocrit (Hct), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH), and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), in three species of Schizothorax fish (S. richardsonii, S. plagiostomus, and S. progastus). The hematocrict values of the three species differed significantly (S. richardsonii 25.5±2.3 has the lowest hematocrit value compared to S. progastus 27.5±2.6 and S. plagiostomus 29±4.6). S. plagiostomus had considerably greater Hemoglobin (Hb) and Red Blood Cell count (RBC) levels compared to S. richardsonii and S. progastus. The results revealed significant (p<0.05) variations among the three species. The MCHC value ranged between 34.1%, 35.0%, and 35.9% indicating an insignificant (p>0.05) difference. Therefore, the baseline data produced during this study can be efficiently utilised to monitor the health condition of coldwater fishes in order to preserve them sustainably in aquatic systems under the scenario of climate change.
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| Title | Comparative Hematological Profile of Three Species of Schizothorax Group Found in the Streams of Himalayan Region |
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| Authors | Siddiqui U; Rani A; Bisht H.C.S; Pandey N.N |
| Affiliations | Department of Zoology. D.S.B Campus Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, INDIA.; Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fishery Sciences, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, INDIA.; Department of Aquaculture, ICAR- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | uzma.labiba@gmail.com |
| Journal | Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 12, Issue 3 |
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