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@article{171006,
        author = {Aayushi Sharma},
        title = {Diversity, Distribution & Observation on threats to the freshwater turtle population in Fatehgarh Fort, Chandrakesar Dam, Imli Ghat, & Khedapati Pond (M.P India)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {1966-1973},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171006},
        abstract = {Fresh water turtle are reptiles belong to the class of Testudines, they spend most of their life in the water, they come on land only when there is any dry land where they can rest in sunlight. The significance of freshwater turtles for our ecosystem is unforgettable. The present study aimed to investigate the diversity distribution and observation on threat to the population of fresh water turtles in Fatehgarh Fort, Imli Ghat(Narmada River), Chandrakesar Dam (River Chandrakesar) and Khedapati Pond, Dewas (M.P), where no research work was done previously on that species. Visual Survey, trapping method were applied to collect data related to diversity distribution. Questionnaire method , experimental method and direct observation applied to calculate threats on the population of turtles. Analysis of data revealed three fresh water species including Indian Flapshell Turtles (Lissemys punctata), Softshell Turtle (Aspideretus Gangeticus) ,Indian Black Turtle (Melanochelys Trijuga). Lissemys Punctata was recorded as the most common (53.96%) species. Maximum population density (62.85 turtle/km2) recorded in Imli Ghat and minimum population density was recorded at Khedapati Pond (33.33 turtle/km2). Freshwater Turtles faced various threats including sand mining activities, water pumps, fishing activities, pollution.Measured seasonal temperature and pH variation in four sites and total population that varied according to the season, this calculation have done by Mean and Standard Deviation Method. Awareness about the importance of life of fresh water turtles among local communities observed very limited.},
        keywords = {Fresh Water Turtles, Narmada River, Threats.},
        month = {December},
        }