Vol. 9, Special Issue 1 (2024)

Author(s): Aadil Hussain Magloo, Farooz Ahmad Bhat, Tasaduq Hussain Shah, Rinkesh Nemichand Wanjari, Asim Iqbal Bazaz, Shakir Ahmad Mir, Shahid Gul and Junaid Sidiq

Abstract: This study was undertaken to understand the length-weight relationship (LWR) and condition factor of freshwater fish species from of Kashmir valley. A total of 150 Triplophysa marmorata specimens from the Nemacheilidae family were collected in the Kashmir valley with the assistance of local skilled fishermen. The length-weight relationship yielded a b-value of 3.42 and a condition factor of 0.80. Additionally, the descriptive analysis of LWRs in this study revealed an 'r²' of 0.91, although the intercept 'a' was 0.00000115. Comprehending the LWR is essential for fisheries science and management, shedding light on fish population dynamics and health. The length-weight relationship is a vital foundation for studying fish growth patterns in the Kashmir valley, supporting the conservation of endemic species. This study enhances our knowledge of length-weight relationships and condition factors, specifically focusing on Triplophysa marmorata in the Kashmir valley.