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Ichthyofauna Biodiversity in the Merangin Geopark Area, Jambi Indonesia

Authors
Tedjo Sukmono1, *, Anggit Prima Nugraha1, Magdalena Ritonga2, Pradita Eko Utomo3, Sulistiono Sulistiono4, Siti Zafirah Ghazali5
1Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universitas Jambi, 36361, Jambi, Indonesia
2Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universitas Jambi, 36361, Jambi, Indonesia
3Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universitas Jambi, 36361, Jambi, Indonesia
4Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University Bogor, 16680, Dramaga, Indonesia
5International Institute of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan, 71050, Port Dickson, Malaysia
*Corresponding author. Email: tedjo_sukmono@unja.ac.id
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Available Online 29 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-942-1_10How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Biodiversity; Ecomorphological; Ichthyofauna; Merangin Geopark
Abstract

The Merangin Geopark area in Jambi features a rocky river with a fast current, creating a unique habitat that promotes ecomorphological adaptations among the resident fish species. The objectives of this research are: (1) to document the fish fauna of the Merangin Geopark, (2) to determine the IUCN conservation status of the identified species, and (3) to analyze the ecomorphological adaptations of fish in the Merangin Geopark area. Sampling was conducted in August 2021 at four stations: Simpang Parit Village, Air Batu Village, the wood fossil area, and the Island Rock Area. Fish samples were collected using various fishing gear, including traditional fish traps, gill nets, and fishing rods. Fish identification was carried out based on meristic and morphometric characteristics. The conservation status was determined using the IUCN Red List. The research findings revealed a total of 28 fish species, representing 25 genera and 11 families. According to the IUCN Red List data, the conservation status of fish in the Merangin Geopark includes the following categories: Not Evaluated (six species), Data Deficient (one species), Least Concern (18 species), and Vulnerable (three species). The fish inhabiting the Geopark have developed various ecomorphological adaptations, such as the ability to attach themselves to surfaces like suckers.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Seminar on Fish and Fisheries Sciences (ISFFS 2025)
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Advances in Biological Sciences Research
Publication Date
29 December 2025
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978-94-6463-942-1
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2468-5747
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10.2991/978-94-6463-942-1_10How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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