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First Documented Occurrence of the Non-native Invasive Armored Catfish Pterygoplichthys pardalis (Castelnau, 1855) in Nirmal Lake, Vasai, Palghar District, Maharashtra, India

Sunil B. Avhad, Chris Rodrigues, Jagruti Chaugule & Prem Singh · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Invasive species have been known for a long time in science. Such species are called invasive because they tend to harm native ecosystems and organisms. Invasive species being less demanding, less predators, hardy nature and high reproduction rates have a negative impact on nativ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3211

Life History and Breeding Behaviour of Red-Vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) in Urban Area of Munger District, Bihar, India

Saurabh Birla, Rani Kumari & Namita Kumari · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Munger district in Bihar is home to the Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary that supports diverse flora and fauna, including hot springs, and a variety of wild animal and bird species. The red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer; Linnaeus, 1766) is described as Least Concern in IUCN Red lis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3209

Genotoxicity Assessment in Freshwater African Catfish Clarias gariepinus Exposed to Local GIN ‘OGOGORO’

AKINOLA, T. M. & OLUWASEUN, T. · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Ogogoro is deeply intertwined with Nigerian culture and traditions, often consumed during social gatherings, celebrations, and rituals. This traditional drink is produced by fermenting palm wine and subsequently distilling the fermented liquid. While Ogogoro plays a vital role in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3208

Combined Effect of Salinity and Temperature on Survival, Growth and Larval Development of the Freshwater SHRIMP, Macrobrachium vollenhovenii (Herklots, 1857) Collected in the Bia River (Côte d’Ivoire)

MAHAN, P, KOUMI, A. R, BOGUHE, G.F.D.H, GOORE BI, G.W. T & ATSE, B.C · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

The shrimp Macrobrachium vollenhovenii has great potential for aquaculture in Côte d'Ivoire. For a better understanding of the effect of temperature and salinity on larval culture in the process of its domestication, three temperatures (26°C, 28°C, and 30°C) and their combined ef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3207

Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Parasites, Proximate and Heavy Metal Analysis of Lutjanus campechanus, Mugil cephalus and Callinectes amnicola from New Calabar River, Rivers State, Nigeria

Wogu, M. N & Goodhead, D. A · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Aim: Edible aquatic organisms are a major source of protein among several individuals in Nigeria; therefore, a study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites, proximate and heavy metal analysis of Lutjanus campechanus, Mugil cephalus and Callinectes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3206

Assessment of Immunological Characterization of the Serum of Mole Crab Emerita asiatica

S. Eshwaran, S.S. Jayaraj, R. Thiagarajan & K.P. Dinakaran · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Background: Columnaris, Aeromonas infestations and Vibriosis, are considered highly prevalent bacterial infections. A. salmonicida is considered a facultatively anaerobic Gram-negative bacterium. The valuation of conservation status of Emerita has specifically challenging owed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3205

Field Evidence of Erythrism and Partial Leucism in House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) Populations of Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India

Chetan Kumar Tak, Mayank Sharma, Aayushi Meena, Divaker Yadav & Pawan Singh · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Background: The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a widely distributed and well-studied urban passerine, adapted to a range of environments from rural farmlands to densely populated cities across the globe. Aims: The present study document and analyse the occurrence of plumage...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3203

Bio-activity of Ocimum gratissimum Essential Oil on Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes Towards Vector Control

Aniefuna C. O., Nwankwo E. N., Ogbuefi E. O., Chukwudike C.O., Mbelede, K.C., Ikpeze O.O., Ononye B.U., Ifejika C.C. & Obasi C.C. · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Aedes aegypti mosquito is a notorious vector which transmits various diseases in Nigeria especially yellow fever virus. To that regards, the need to control the vector is not only crucial but urgent. Therefore the effect of varying concentrations of Ocimum gratissimum leaf-oil ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3202

New Cestode of the Genera Diplopylidium (Eucestoda: Dipylidiiae) Parasitizing Felis domesticus in Maharashtra: A Morphological Study

Ishrat Vasi Shaikh · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Diplopylidium alii n. sp. belonging to order Dilepididea is described from Felis domesticus collected from Tal. Jalna of Jalna district, M.S. India. The collected cestodes were flattened and preserved in formalin. The preserved worms were stained with Harris haematoxylene, dehydr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3201

Impacts of Rising Water Temperatures on Reproductive Physiology and Spawning Success in Indigenous Riverine Fish Species

Kamalesh Kumar Patel · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

The increasing global temperatures driven by climate change have significant implications for freshwater ecosystems, particularly impacting the reproductive physiology and spawning success of indigenous riverine fish species. This study investigates how rising water temperatures...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2198

Utilization of Fermented Plant-based Proteins as a Sustainable Alternative to Fishmeal in Aqua Feeds: Effects on Growth and Immunity

Kamalesh Kumar Patel · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

This study examines the potential of fermented plant-based proteins as sustainable alternatives to fishmeal in aquafeeds for Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia), focusing on growth performance, immune function, and modulation of gut microbiota .A controlled 8-week feeding trial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2199

Eco Toxicological Assessment of Micro Plastic Ingestion in Freshwater Fishes: A Case Study on Bioaccumulation and Histopathological Alterations

Kamalesh Kumar Patel · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Microplastic pollution has emerged as a significant ecological threat in freshwater ecosystems, yet its biological impacts on aquatic fauna remain underexplored. This study aimed to assess microplastic bioaccumulation and associated histopathological alterations in three economic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3200

First Breeding Record and Photographic Documentation of the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) in Ajmer, Rajasthan

Divaker Yadav, Indu Yadav, Muskan Singh & Ruby Malik · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Aims: The aim of this study is to identify the sites of occurrence of the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) in Ajmer and its surrounding areas, which possess ecological features conducive to the species' presence. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Aravalli hi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2197

Synergistic Effect of Hermetia illucens Larval Meal and Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal on the Growth Performance of Clarias gariepinus

Akwuaka, P.C., Nsofor, C.I., Ufele-Obiesie, A.N., Umeaniebue, A.C., Offor, V.O. & Olisa, C.S. · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Scarcity and high cost of fishmeal (FM) which is the main source of animal protein in fish feed have continued to challenge the aquaculture industry. This study therefore assessed the potentials of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal and moringa leaf (Moringa oleife...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2194