Abstract

• Anthropogenic stress of Ahlyat intertidal mudflat was studied on exploited and reserved area at central Mon coastal area from January 2016 to December 2018. During the study period, species composition, diversity, evenness, and richness of mudflat fauna communities were not commonly disturbed but the species abundance were relatively common. Based on correlation index, regression coefficient, habitat loads and total biotic-abiotic factors of different habitats were negatively correlated. The prey species and predators were balanced at higher dominance level. Faunal structures of study area showed top-down scheme and affected the diversity of community negatively.