Emerging Trends in Climate Change (ETCC)
Year : 2026, Volume 5, Issue 2
First page : 1-7
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2583-4770.178
Multiple Musculoskeletal Malformations in Fresh Water Rohu, Jammu Region
Gurpreet Kour1* and Jyoti Sharma2
1Department of Zoology, GDC Udhampur 2Department of Zoology, G.G.M. Science College, Jammu and Kashmir *Corresponding Author E-mail: gksasan07@gmail.com Received: 4.05.2026 | Revised: 29.06.2026 | Accepted: 13.07.2026
ABSTRACT
Musculoskeletal deformities cause severe economic losses to aquaculture due to reduced market value of affected fish. Rohu is an important Indian major carp widely grown commercially as well as found widely in fresh water bodies of J&K. During present investigation we get Rohu with multiple abnormalities which include Kyphosis, lordiosis, ankylosis, pigheadedness and stumpy abdomen as well as swim bladder deformities, all these abnormalities are attributed to numerous factors. Abnormalities were so severe that it affects muscles as well as skeletal system due to fusion of vertebrae, swim bladder displacement, and underdevelopment of radial bones as well as shortening of neural spine. Morphological abnormalities were photographed and radio graphed. Exact cause can’t be determined but possible etiologies were discussed.
