Abstract

The study on species identification, distribution and occurrence of gastropods and bivalves from mangrove swamps of Myeik areas, such as Kyweku, Lighthouse, Inlaymyine and Pahtet were conducted during July 2013 to March 2014 to observe the diverse species, economic importance and their habitats. A total of 23 species belonging to 3 orders, 8 families, 14 genera of gastropods and 6 species belonging to 3 orders, 4 families, 6 genera of bivalves were recorded from the mangrove swamps of study areas. The diverse species of gastropods were found in Kyweku station followed by Lighthouse, Pahtet and Inlaymyine. The bivalves’ species were found in Lighthouse followed by Kyweku, Pahtet, and Inlaymyine.

Keywords

bivalves, gastropod, mollusks, mangrove, Myeik areas, Taninthayi Region, Myanmar, seagrass beds, mudflats, sandy beaches