Table 1 Details of the sampling sites for Cyprinidae and water
Purpose | Period | Sites | Target | No. of samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
To determine HM baseline concentrations | March and September 2011–2020 (twice a year) | S1–S3 | Common carp | 60 |
Crucian carp | 60 | |||
Barbel steed | 60 | |||
To identify the correlation between HM level and fish size | March and September 2019–2021 (twice a year) | S1–S3 | Common carp | 18 |
Crucian carp | 18 | |||
Barbel steed | 18 | |||
To identify whether different habitats affect bioaccumulation | June–August 2021 (eight times) | W1–W5 | Water | 40 |