First Study on the Fish Fauna and Fisheries Resources of Kalmat Khor - A Coastal Lagoon on Balochistan Coast, Pakistan (Northern Arabian Sea)

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dc.contributor.authorAli, Qadeer Mohammad
dc.contributor.authorBaloch, Azizullah
dc.contributor.authorAhmed, Quratulan
dc.contributor.authorUygun, Orcin
dc.contributor.authorBat, Levent
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-25T14:19:55Z
dc.date.available2026-04-25T14:19:55Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentSinop Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe research study presents first record of fish fauna and fisheries resources of Kalmat Khor during October 2020 to September 2021. A coastal lagoon with a unique and remarkable location on the coastline of Pakistan, bordering the northern Arabian Sea. The area exhibits rich aquatic biodiversity and features an excellent water body that provides spawning, feeding, and shelter grounds for economically important finfish and shellfish. Coastal lagoons and baysknown to be of excellent environmental and viable value, offering various habitats those serve as breeding, nursery, feeding, and refuge areas for numerous aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Since the Kalmat Khor is a data-deficient area, no information, published data, or reports are available hence, the present study presents a vital contribution to the scientific understanding of this coastal lagoon ecosystem.The area depicts significant socioeconomic dependence on the fishing operations conducted in Kalmat Khor. The lagoon is inhabited by 45 fish species belonging to 27 families, all of which are purely marine species. The most abundant fish species Arius maculates, Sardinella sindensis, Thryssa dussumieri, Planiliza subviridis, and Otolithes ruber and the most dominant percentage composition of fish families Dorosomatidae (14%), Carangidae (11%), and Mugilidae (10%) were observed. It is interesting to note that fish fauna varies according to the location and depth of the lagoon. The community is well-informed about the local ecosystem, fish species, and resource management practices. Their clear understanding of sustainable development shows strict compliance with the management strategies for fisheries and other natural resources.
dc.description.sponsorshipPakistan Coast Guards (PCG), Pakistan Navy Coastal Command, Fisheries & Coastal Development Department Government of Balochistan
dc.description.sponsorshipThe authors would like to thank the Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG), Pakistan Navy Coastal Command, Fisheries & Coastal Development Department Government of Balochistan, for their support and assistance throughout the research period. The contributions of Mr. Kashif Jameel for his assistance with field trips and sample collection are gratefully acknowledged. Sincere thanks are extended to the Marine Reference Collection and Resource Center at the University of Karachi for providing essential research facilities.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s41208-025-01013-z
dc.identifier.issn0212-5919
dc.identifier.issn2366-1674
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-2289-6691
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105026898954
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s41208-025-01013-z
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/8244
dc.identifier.volume42
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001655326600002
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Int Publ Ag
dc.relation.ispartofThalassas
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260420
dc.subjectKalmat khor
dc.subjectChoked lagoon
dc.subjectFish fauna
dc.subjectFisheries resources
dc.subjectMakran coast
dc.titleFirst Study on the Fish Fauna and Fisheries Resources of Kalmat Khor - A Coastal Lagoon on Balochistan Coast, Pakistan (Northern Arabian Sea)
dc.typeArticle

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