Al-Hawizeh marsh is one of the largest wetlands in south Iraq. During last two decades, 65%
of a permanent marsh was drained and it led to a substantial loss of native aquatic flora and
fauna. The marsh was reflooded in April 2003. The characteristics of fish assemblage in this
marsh were described after three years of the restoration. A total of 4715 fishes of 15 species
were caught since October 2005 to September 2006, using different fishing gears. The fish
species in the marsh were divided into resident, seasonal and occasional groups. Liza abu …