Study of fish diversity in dumka block, dumka, Jharkhand

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