Present study emphasizes the availability of small indigenous fish in two fish markets located at Midnapur town. During the present study, a comparative market survey has been conducted from 1st July to 30th Sept, 2019 for the study on available small indigenous fish fauna in two fish markets of Midnapur town, one is Raja bazar, a popular and high priced fish market, and another is Gate bazar, a market of low priced fish market of the same town.
Results reveal that a total of 26 small indigenous fish species have been identified from the study sites. Among these 26 species, seven have been collected only from Gate bazar and ten only from Raja bazar and nine species have been observed as common to both the markets. The result would certainly enrich our knowledge about the availability of fish species in the fish market of Midnapur town.
Table of Contents
1. ABSTRACT
2. INTRODUCTION
3. AIMS & OBJECTIVE
4. STUDY SITE
5. MATERIALS & METHODS
6 SYSTEMATIC ACCOUNT
7. DISCUSSION
8. REFERENCES
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary aim of this study is to conduct a comparative survey of the diversity and availability of small indigenous freshwater fish species in two distinct markets within Midnapur town: Raja Bazar and Gate Bazar. By systematically documenting the fish fauna across these sites, the research seeks to measure distributional similarity using statistical indices and assess the conservation status of the species found according to IUCN criteria.
- Comparative analysis of small indigenous freshwater fish diversity.
- Assessment of fish availability in local high-priced and low-priced markets.
- Application of Sorensen’s similarity index to evaluate distributional patterns.
- Evaluation of the IUCN conservation status for identified species.
Excerpt from the Book
2. INTRODUCTION
Small indigenous freshwater fish are often an important ingredient in the diet of village people who live in the proximity of freshwater bodies. Word ‘Indigenous’ means the originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country & native area. Small indigenous fish species (SIS) is denoted the species of fish which can grow to a maximum size of 25 cm or 9 inches in their mature or adult stage of lifecycle. They inhabit in rivers and tributaries, floodplains, ponds, tanks, lakes, beels, streams, lowland areas, wetlands and paddy fields. These fish can live in a harsh environmental condition and are able to reproduce and grow rapidly in favourable condition [1]. Small indigenous fishes comprise a large portion of fish biomass and a major contributor of nutritional security to the rural people [2]. These species have been considered as an excellent source of essential protein, macro and micro-nutrients, vitamins and minerals, which can play a significant role in the fulfilment of nutritional deficiency in human being.
Fish circulates essential nutrients between the littoral, limnetic, profundal and benthic zone [2]. small fish are normally consumed with bones, they are important source of calcium.Small indigenous fishes are not only the cheap sources of animal protein but also an ideal source of essential nutrients like iron, vitamin etc. Research has proved that the bioavailability of calcium from these small indigenous freshwater fish species is at par with that derived from milk [1]. these indigenous fishes are the source of vital proteins (Xenentodon can-cila, Ailia coila) and micro-nutrients such as Calcium (Puntius sophore, Gudusia chapra, Chanda nama), Zinc (Mystus tengra, Chela bacaila), iron (Osteobrama cotio, Mystus vittatus), as well as vitamins (Esomus danricus, Parambassis ranga) and fatty acids (Amblypharyngodon mola, Channa punctata)[2]. From this present study we can know the small indigenous fish diversity of two fish market of Midnapore town. Also we can get an idea of Availability of small indigenous freshwater fish from two markets of the district Paschim Medinipur.
Summary of Chapters
1. ABSTRACT: Provides a concise overview of the comparative market survey conducted in Midnapur and summarizes the findings regarding species identification and commonality between the two markets.
2. INTRODUCTION: Discusses the nutritional and ecological importance of small indigenous freshwater fish and sets the context for the study of species diversity in regional markets.
3. AIMS & OBJECTIVE: Outlines the specific goals of the research, including the identification of fish diversity, the application of similarity indices, and the assessment of IUCN statuses.
4. STUDY SITE: Presents the geographical location and context of the study area within Midnapur and Paschim Medinipur.
5. MATERIALS & METHODS: Details the field survey procedure, data collection frequency, and the statistical framework used for comparing fish availability.
6 SYSTEMATIC ACCOUNT: Provides a descriptive catalog of the identified fish species, including scientific positions, local names, and diagnostic morphological characteristics.
7. DISCUSSION: Analyzes the gathered data, compares the findings with previous research, and interprets the degree of similarity in species availability between the two studied markets.
8. REFERENCES: Lists the academic literature and data sources cited throughout the study.
Keywords
Small, Fish, Availability, Midnapur, Gate bazar, Raja Bazar, Freshwater, Species diversity, Sorensen similarity index, IUCN status, Nutritional security, Ichthyology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this research?
This study focuses on the comparative analysis of small indigenous freshwater fish species available in two specific fish markets in Midnapur town.
What are the central themes covered in this paper?
The core themes include species identification, market-based availability, distributional similarity analysis, and the documentation of morphological characteristics for diverse indigenous fish.
What is the primary goal of the study?
The primary goal is to document the diversity of fish species and evaluate how similar or different the supply is between a popular high-priced market and a lower-priced market in the same town.
Which scientific methodology is employed for data analysis?
The researchers utilized Sorensen’s (1948) similarity index to statistically quantify the degree of similarity in fish species composition between the two market sites.
What does the main body of the paper address?
The main body systematically presents each identified species with its taxonomic classification, local names, market availability, and key identifying morphological characteristics.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include Small, Fish, Availability, Midnapur, Gate bazar, Raja Bazar, Species diversity, and IUCN status.
What is the significance of the findings regarding IUCN status?
The study highlights that while the majority of identified species fall into the Least Concern (LC) category, some species are classified as Near Threatened (NT) or Data Deficient (DD), which is critical for local biodiversity monitoring.
How does the similarity index result influence the conclusion?
The calculated index of 0.514 indicates that the two markets share a significant portion of their fish species, which the authors attribute to their geographical proximity.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Angsuman Chanda (Author), 2020, Small indigenous freshwater fish faunal diversity of two fish markets in Midnapur town, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/536493
