Freshwater fish population estimation of major carps (Cyprinadie family) from Marathwada Region, Maharashtra, India by Delury (1947) catch- Effort method

Abstract

The present paper deals with the estimation of freshwater fish population of major carps (familyCyprinadie) from Marathwada Region. Estimation of population by catch - effort method is very effective in closed type of water resources. During the study period, it was observed that population of Major carps are decline (Cyprinadie family was dominant) from Marathwada region, major carps are having commercial as well as good food value and use as a substitute food for common people, but due to habitat destruction, water pollution, unregulated fishing practices and lack of awareness regarding fishing techniques are probably playing an important role in declining fish population of major carps and need to conserve.