DIVERSITY OF ORNAMENTAL FISH SPECIES IN NEAMATI AREASOF JORHAT DISTRICT, ASSAM, INDIAGayotree AgniborahAbstract Extensive survey for ornamental fishes of Neamati was conducted from April, 2020 to March, 2021. TheNeamati area is located near the River Brahmaputra. These wetlands or the flood plain lakes of theBrahmaputra basin are the major sources of air breathing and ornamental fish fauna. During the surveyperiod, a total of 62 nos. of ornamental fish species were identified belonging to 34 genera, and 21 families.Exploring these prospects in a methodical and scientific manner would help generate jobs and foreigncurrency. This paper deals with the ornamental fishes found in the wetland areas of Neamati of JorhatDistrict Assam. |