Report on the present status of ichthyofaunal diversity in and around Brahmapuri, Central India

The variety of fish found in Maharashtra's freshwater bodies, including lakes, rivers, irrigation canals, and dams, is abundant.The size of Maharashtra's fish and fisheries is of great interest from an economic standpoint.In addition to contributing to our world's wealth, this diversity has some significant effects on fishing.In an ecosystem, the lack of Ichthyofaunal knowledge is a major barrier to the popularization of unknown fish species.Brahmapuri is a developing city located in the northern part of Chandrapur district in Maharashtra, Central India, harbors various natural water bodies, maji-malgujari (past landowner's) tanks, reservoirs, ponds and significant river Wainganga and its tributaries.Reported the variety of fish observed in the 227 water bodies that are accessible in and around the tahsil of Brahmapuri.68 fish reported from the period of January 2022 to September 2024.In the present extensive survey and investigation, observed 68 species of fish from the 11 orders belonging to 24 families.In the present paper the base line data of fish diversity is provided from the peninsular Central India, for the further policy making in conservation actions of Ichthyofauna.