1Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Supaul. Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur - 852111, Bihar
2Krishi Vigyan Kendra, West Kameng, Dirang-790 101, Arunachal Pradesh
3College of Fisheries, N.D.U.A. & T Kumarganj, Ayodhya - 224229, Uttar Pradesh
*Correspondence: E-mail: gyanchandrakvk@gmail.com
Online published on 4 March, 2021.
The present study was conducted on some stretches of Kosi River in Supaul, Bihar. It is an important tributary of the Ganga river system and serves as a basis of livelihood and employment for many surrounding fishing communities. Despite of its fisheries and agricultural importance, studies concerning the ichthyofaunal diversity, eco-fishery status and ecology are limited. The present communication deals with ichthyofaunal diversity in this river. The fish fauna of this stretch of Kosi River is comprised of 25 species, which belongs to 8 families. Wanton fishing methods such as fish poisoning, uses of restricted fishing gear and small mesh sized fishing net were also observed.
Fish diversity, Fishing community, Kosi River, Livelihood, Wanton fishing
