Ichtyofauna of main rivers and floodplain lakes in Ukraine

Study Extent

The purpose of the study is to provide modern data dedicated to the high quality assessment of threats towards different species and development of timely management in conservation activities of rare and endangered species.

Sampling

Sampling was done by author and his colleagues with the allowed methods in fishery in Ukraine. Main methods: float rod, spoon-bait, feeder, fly fishing, fry drag, 1x1m fishing net.

Quality Control

Species were often identified in the field. Many samples were identified using morphological traits and allozyme markers.

Method steps

1. Catching of fish.
2. Examination of sampled material.
3. Laboratory analyses.

15 species of fish are presented within the dataset.

1. Animalia
   rank: kingdom
2. Chordata
   rank: phylum
3. Actinopterygii
   rank: class

The information was collected in Zhytomyr, Volyn, Odesa, Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts of Ukraine.