The study of ichthyofaunal biodiversity in charaimara pond in narayanpur village of jashpur district, C.G., India

Freshwater fish biodiversity is not so broadly studied. There is very less experimental data on Freshwater fish resources of Charaimara. The study focus on the database of fishes in Charaimara. Fishes are the unique creature among animals. Contributing their role as food resources and is able to combat problem of malnutrition. Charaimara Pond is basically a tribal Place. This is the first study to catalogue species of fishes found in Charaimara. Charaimara situated in Chhattisgarh state. In Charaimara village of Jashpur district first time the culture of Pungaisius fishes are done. Total 26 species from different sampling station were recorded. Recorded fish species were classified in 5 order, 10 families and 15 Genera. Order Cypriniformes comprised of 4 families Cyprinidae, Bagridae, Saccobranchidae and Clariidae were found as a dominant group. The main fishes found are Catla-catla, Cirrhinus mrigla, Labeo rohita, Cyprinus carpio, Clarius batrachus and Oreochromis mossambicus.