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P-ISSN: 2349-6800, E-ISSN: 2320-7078

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2018, Vol. 6, Issue 2
Investigation of heavy metals in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) netted from River Kabul District, Nowshera

Muhammad Ishaq, Ali Muhammad Yousafzai, Bashir Ahmad and Muhammad Latif

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the levels of zinc, copper lead, chromium and cadmium in the gills, liver, intestine and muscles (flesh) of Cyprinus carpio netted from river Kabul of district Nowshera. As high level of these metals influence the water quality and might be toxic to the fish and consumers (humans) in other hand.
Material Method: Fish samples were collected from the most polluted water of river, dissected, digested and then brought to the laboratory and analyzed the levels of metals using flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS, Unicam 969).
Results: Gills of Cyprinus carpio had the concentrations of metals as lead was found with mean value215.20, Cd with mean value 86.6, Cr with mean value 145, Cu with mean value 304.60 and Zn was found with mean value 1230.4 µg/g wet weight. In muscles of Cyprinus carpio lead was found with mean values 245.8, Cd with mean value 31.20, Cr with mean value 128.40, Cu with mean value 411.80 and Zn with mean value 799.2 µg/g wet weights. Concentration of metals in liver of Cyprinus carpio Pb was found with mean value 307.40, Cd with mean value 39.8, Cr with mean value 218.60, Cu with mean value 452.6, and Zn was found with mean value 1419.2 µg/g wet weights. Bioaccumulation of heavy metal in the intestine of Cyprinus carpio Pb concentration was recorded with mean value 251.4, Cd concentrations with mean value 41, Cr with mean value 138.2, Cu with mean value 352.8 and Zn concentration was found with mean value 1063 µg/g wet weight.
Conclusion: Based on the above results, it can therefore be concluded that metal bioaccumulation in the fish body cause the physiological and hematological deformities.
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How to cite this article:
Muhammad Ishaq, Ali Muhammad Yousafzai, Bashir Ahmad, Muhammad Latif. Investigation of heavy metals in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) netted from River Kabul District, Nowshera. J Entomol Zool Stud 2018;6(2):2610-2614.

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