A qualitative study of phytoplankton flora was carried out in Shendam reservoir, Plateau state of Nigeria. Seventy one species were recorded indicating a fairly low species number when compared to other Nigerian waters. The major groups of phytoplankton found were chlorophyceae, bacilliarophyceae, cyanophyceae and dirophyceae. The study revealed that the reservoir has a high potential for thriving fishery.


Journal of Aquatic Sciences Volume 16, April 2001, pp. 61-63



Key words: Phytoplankton, Nigeria