Ichthyo-faunal diversity and status in Barbila Beel, Nalbari, Assam

Beel fishery is an important component of fisheries of Assam. The present investigation was conducted to study the ichthyo-faunal diversity and annual fish production of the Barbila beel in Nalbari district of Assam, during the year 2010–2011. The beel covers an area of 407.0 hectare. Altogether 44 species are recorded belonging to 14 families. Based on the size and configuration of the adult, the fishes are categorized into major, intermediate and minor group comprising of 12 species, 13 species and 19 species respectfully. The fish catch is recorded 95.00 mt. during the study period.