Study of fish diversity in dumka block, dumka, Jharkhand

Abstract

Dumka is the sub-capital of Jharkhand, which is rich in fishery resources. The status of fish diversity was not known from all the water bodies from this area. A study of fish diversity was undertaken in Dumka Block (Latitude 23 ⁰47′ and 24⁰38′ East Longitude 86⁰28′and 87⁰15′). of Jharkhand during 2018 to 2020. Fish sample were collected from different freshwater sources using local contraption and modern nets. 31 species of fishes belonging to 17 families have been described in total. Fishes of cyprinidae family have been found to be dominant followed by Chanidae. Small indigenous fishes have decreased. Some awareness measures need to be taken to conserve the fish species.