Study on the fish species diversity and macro invertebrates of the river Narmada in Nimar Region of M.P.

The fishes are one of the most important vertebrate, provided rich protein sources for human and several animals elements in economy many countries. Fish diversity river essentially represents fish faunal diversity. Rivers conserve a variety species which supports from period August 2009 to July 2010. aim study was explore fauna Narmada River. In course investigation, four sampling spots were selected Viz. Omkareshwar, Mandleshwar, Maheshwar Barwani total 43 recorded under orders, nine families 16 genera. 21 commercial fisheries. country is such group keeping view, River Omkareshwar Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, Central India has been studied Cypriniformes, three Ophiocephaliformes, two species. Cyprinidae family dominant sub Perciformes Mastacembeliformes have Ophiocephalidae. Recently, Tor commonly called ‘Mahasheer” declared state Pradesh. over fishing pollution major threat