EXPLORING THE DIVERSITY OF SMALL INDIGENOUS FRESHWATER FISHES FROM VIHIRGAON RESERVOIR OF RALEGAON TEHSIL, DIST. YAVATMAL

Abstract

In a country like India, diversity of small indigenous fishes is mainly found in the
freshwater habitat. Such small indigenous freshwater fishes form the major portion
of food consumed by families, especially those who are living near the freshwater
bodies like rivers, lakes, dams, and reservoirs.