Seasonal fish diversity, distribution, and their relation to physicochemical parameters: A case study of the Lepenc River basin, Kosovo

Grapci-Kotori, Linda; Xërxa, Bardh; Ibrahimi, Halil; Bilalli, Astrit; Geci, Donard; Ristovska, Milica; Rebok, Katerina

doi:10.12912/27197050/200640

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Seasonal fish diversity, distribution, and their relation to physicochemical parameters: A case study of the Lepenc River basin, Kosovo

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Grapci-Kotori Linda , Xërxa Bardh , Ibrahimi Halil , Bilalli Astrit , Geci Donard , Ristovska Milica , Rebok Katerina

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10.12912/27197050/200640

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This study presents the findings from three seasonal field surveys conducted in the Lepenc River and its tributaries during 2023. The surveys were carried out on May, July, and October, focusing on six sampling sites: Prevallë, Lepenc (Kaçanik), Hani i Elezit, Jezerc, Gerlicë, and Nerodime (Kaçanik). Standardized electrofishing technique was applied, in accordance with the methods used by the European Union Water Framework Directive (EU WFD) monitoring protocols, which have been implemented in many Balkan regions. A total of 790 fish specimens were caught, identified, measured, and subsequently released back into their natural habitats.The species found during this investigation were: Salmo sp., Barbus balcanicus, Squalius varedaresnisi, Alburnoides thessalicus, Alburnus thessalicus, Gobio balcanicus, Phoxinus sp., and Oxynoemacheilus bureschi. The sampling site in Gerlicë consistently showed no presence of fish, likely due to pollution. The findings provide a comprehensive overview of fish community composition and their seasonal variations, highlighting the influence of physicochemical parameters on aquatic biodiversity. The results emphasize the urgent need for conservation measures to address habitat degradation and pollution, ensuring the preservation and restoration of biodiversity in the Lepenc River Basin.

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diversity seasonal variation electrofishing water pollution biodiversity conservation

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Lubelski Oddział Polskiego Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej
Lublin University of Technology
WNGB Wydawnictwo Naukowe

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Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2025

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Vol. 26, iss. 4

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59--69

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Bibliogr. 47 poz., rys., tab.

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Grapci-Kotori Linda

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Prishtinë, Kosovo

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Xërxa Bardh

bardh.xerxa@universum-ks.org

School of Health Sciences, Universum International College, Prishtina, Kosovo

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1088-3180

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Ibrahimi Halil

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Prishtinë, Kosovo

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4301-4387

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Bilalli Astrit

Faculty of Agribusiness, University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka”, Pejë, Kosovo

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2820-8009

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Geci Donard

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Prishtinë, Kosovo

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6587-3414

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Ristovska Milica

Institute of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3670-3053

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Rebok Katerina

Institute of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8622-0316

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