Abstract
Diversity of fishes found in particular water body reflects the health status of it. Lakes are exploited by local fishermen for their livelihood. Keshori Lake is situated in close vicinity of human habitation in Deori, tahsil of Gondia district. Present investigation was carried out from July 2022 to December 2022. Regular catches of the fishes from Keshori Lake revealed its diversity. Total 28 species of Fishes found in water body belonging to 12 families and 8 orders. As expected, family Cyprinidae is the dominant among all the families. Overall diversity of fishes is satisfactory. The local fisherman’s cooperative society is not functional properly. The proper management and implementation of rotation policy for the catches are required. Also, a strict check on overfishing and water pollution is necessary by the concern authority.
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