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Journal of entomology and zoology studies, 2015

The survey was carried out in Manas national park and its adjacent villages, from January 2014 to... more The survey was carried out in Manas national park and its adjacent villages, from January 2014 to September 2014. A total eighty five indigenous (85) ichthyospecies were identified from seven randomly selected lotic and lentic water bodies from Manas National park and its fringe village’s areas during the survey period. Out of these eighty five (85) ichthyospecies belonging to 10 orders and 26 families and 55 genera and from these 85 ichthyospecies 2.35% belong to order Anguilliformes, followed by Beloniformes 1.17%, Clupeiformes 3.53%, Cypriniformes 41.18%, Cyprinodontiformes 1.17%, Osteoglossiformes 2.35%, Perciformes 22.35%, Siluriformes 20%, Symbranchiformes 4.71%, and Tetraodontiformes 1.14%. And out of eighty five (85) ichthyospecies 88.24% considered as LC, 1.17% considered as EN, 1.17% considered as VU 7.05% considered as NT, 1.17% considered as DD and 1.17% considered as NA as per IUCN 2014.3 Status report. Pisodonophis boro and Schistura corica are important finding during...

The present work was carried out in the rivulet Bis han Nalah of Barpeta District of Assam, which... more The present work was carried out in the rivulet Bis han Nalah of Barpeta District of Assam, which lies between 26° 28 00 North latitude; 91° 10 00 East longitudes , during the period of two consecu tive years from December, 2012 to November, 2013. Altogether 85 species of fi shes are diversified over 6 orders, 28 families and 55 genera. Dumping of garbage, drainage of sewage and waste pr oduct, construction of number of bridges, impeachme nt on both side of the bank, soil erosion, siltation, eut rophication, high infestation of macrophytes, over exploitation, operation of fishing gear and flow of effluents int o the water bodies are the major factors for the de clining of present fish diversity.

Journal of entomology and zoology studies, 2015

This study was carried out in Beki river, for the period of seven months in 2014. Through profili... more This study was carried out in Beki river, for the period of seven months in 2014. Through profilistic study, we were evaluate the socio-economic condition of fishermen and their different kinds of fishing gears. A total sample of respondents was 276 fishermen. The result of the study revealed that most of the responded belonged to the Muslim community (68.48%). Illiteracy was found one of the major problem of the studied area as about 72.10% respondents were found to be illiterate. Here, fishing business was totally male dominated (97.10%) and maximum (90.22%) fishermen had married. About 49.28% of total respondents were found to belong under the age group between 31-40 years. About 52.17% respondents working as farmer for other earning apart from fishing. Various kinds of fishing gear were used in Beki River for fishing, viz., Cast nets, Scoop nets, Gill nets, Fishing lines and Traditional Bamboo Trap.

The present study was carried out in Deepor beel bird sanctuary during December 2013 to September... more The present study was carried out in Deepor beel bird sanctuary during December 2013 to September 2014. Deepor beel bird sanctuary lies between 26° 7' 52" N; 91° 38' 70" E in Kamrup district. A total of 39 species belonging to 5 families and 22 genera were recorded from Deepor beel bird sanctuary. We also recorded Ceriagrion rubiae and Agriocnemis kalinga, which is the first formal record from Assam. In case of sub order Anisoptera (Dragonflies), family Libellulidae was the most dominant family. In case of sub order Zygoptera (Damselflies) Rhyothemis variegata was the most abundant species in the study area. In case of sub order Zygoptera (Damselflies) Pseudagrion microcephalum was the most abundant species in Deepor beel bird sanctuary.

The present ethnobotanical exploration documents about seventy six (76) different kinds of tradit... more The present ethnobotanical exploration documents about seventy six (76) different kinds of traditionally used medicinal plants in Bajali subdivision area, Barpeta, Assam. Out of these 76 phyto species 25% herbs, 34.21% shrub, 30.26% tree, 5.26% climber, 3.95% grass and 1.32% under tree grass category plants (Based on life forms). And maximum phyto species are used against different affliction, such as cough, diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice, menstrual problem, piles, snakebite, diabetes, tonsillitis, blood purification, asthma, fever and skin diseases etc. The most important medicinal plant families were Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Rutaceae, Apocynaceae, Araceae, Poaceae, Solanaceae and Piperaceae.

This study was carried out in Beki River, from November 2013 to December 2014. A total, 114 speci... more This study was carried out in Beki River, from November 2013 to December 2014. A total, 114 species belonging to 73 genera, 31 families and 11 orders have been recorded from six different fish landing zone during the study period. The ichthyospecies of the Beki River belongs to the following orders- Osteoglossiformes (1.75%), Clupeiformes (2.63%), Cypriniformes (46.49%), Siluriformes (24.56%), Anguilliformes (1.75%), Cyprinodontiformes (0.88%), Symbranchiformes (3.51%), Perciformes (14.91%), Mugiliformes (1.75%), Beloniformes (0.88%) and Tetradontiformes (0.88%). And out of these total 78.95% considered as LC, 0.87% considered as VU, 0.87% considered as EN, 9.65% considered asNT, 7.01% considered as NA and 2.63% considered as DD criteria according to IUCN 2014.3 status report. Cypriniformes is the most dominant group throughout the River (53 species) and Cyprinidae is the most species rich family (45 species). Danio rerio, Puntius conchonius and Puntius sophore were the most common species in the Beki River.

The present ethnobotanical exploration documents about seventy six (76) different kinds of tradit... more The present ethnobotanical exploration documents about seventy six (76) different kinds of traditionally used medicinal plants in Bajali sub-division area, Barpeta, Assam. Out of these 76 phyto species 25% herbs, 34.21% shrub, 30.26% tree, 5.26% climber, 3.95% grass and 1.32% under tree grass category plants (Based on life forms). And maximum phyto species are used against different affliction, such as cough, diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice, menstrual problem, piles, snakebite, diabetes, tonsillitis, blood purification, asthma, fever and skin diseases etc. The most important medicinal plant families were Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Rutaceae, Apocynaceae, Araceae, Poaceae, Solanaceae and Piperaceae.

This study was carried out in Beki river, for the period of seven months in 2014. Through profili... more This study was carried out in Beki river, for the period of seven months in 2014. Through profilistic study, we were evaluate the socio-economic condition of fishermen and their different kinds of fishing gears. A total sample of respondents was 276 fishermen. The result of the study revealed that most of the responded belonged to the Muslim community (68.48%). Illiteracy was found one of the major problem of the studied area as about 72.10% respondents were found to be illiterate. Here, fishing business was totally male dominated (97.10%) and maximum (90.22%) fishermen had married. About 49.28% of total respondents were found to belong under the age group between 31-40 years. About 52.17% respondents
working as farmer for other earning apart from fishing.
Various kinds of fishing gear were used in Beki River for fishing, viz., Cast nets, Scoop nets, Gill nets,Fishing lines and Traditional Bamboo Trap.

Odonates are represented by dragonflies and damselflies. Odonates variety in Manchabandha Reserve... more Odonates are represented by dragonflies and damselflies. Odonates variety in Manchabandha Reserve Forest was
observed, where recorded a total of 48 species of odonates. The sub-order Zygoptera was represented by 15 species
out of which Coenagrionidae was the richest family with 9 species. And sub-order Anisoptera was represents 33
species out of 33species Libellulidae was the richest family with 27 species. We are also reporting for the first time
observation of odonates diversity in Manchabandha Reserve Forest, Baripada, Mayurbhanj District, Odisha. A
detailed list of odonates recorded from Manchabandha Reserve Forest is presented.

The present work was carried out in the rivulet Bishan Nalah of Barpeta District of Assam, which ... more The present work was carried out in the rivulet Bishan Nalah of Barpeta District of Assam, which lies between 26°28’00’’North latitude; 91° 10’00’’ East longitudes , during the period of two consecutive years from December,
2012 to November, 2013. Altogether 85 species of fishes are diversified over 6 orders, 28 families and 55 genera.
Dumping of garbage, drainage of sewage and waste product, construction of number of bridges, impeachment on both side of the bank, soil erosion, siltation, eutrophication, high infestation of macrophytes, over exploitation,operation of fishing gear and flow of effluents into the water bodies are the major factors for the declining of present fish diversity.

Journal of entomology and zoology studies, 2015

The present ethnobotanical exploration documents about seventy six (76) different kinds of tradit... more The present ethnobotanical exploration documents about seventy six (76) different kinds of traditionally used medicinal plants in Bajali sub-division area, Barpeta, Assam. Out of these 76 phyto species 25% herbs, 34.21% shrub, 30.26% tree, 5.26% climber, 3.95% grass and 1.32% under tree grass category plants (Based on life forms). And maximum phyto species are used against different affliction, such as cough, diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice, menstrual problem, piles, snakebite, diabetes, tonsillitis, blood purification, asthma, fever and skin diseases etc. The most important medicinal plant families were Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Rutaceae, Apocynaceae, Araceae, Poaceae, Solanaceae and Piperaceae.

This study was carried out in Beki river, for the period of seven months in 2014. Through profili... more This study was carried out in Beki river, for the period of seven months in 2014. Through profilistic study, we were evaluate the socio-economic condition of fishermen and their different kinds of fishing gears. A total sample of respondents was 276 fishermen. The result of the study revealed that most of the responded belonged to the Muslim community (68.48%). Illiteracy was found one of the major problem of the studied area as about 72.10% respondents were found to be illiterate. Here, fishing business was totally male dominated (97.10%) and maximum (90.22%) fishermen had married. About 49.28% of total respondents were found to belong under the age group between 31-40 years. About 52.17% respondents
working as farmer for other earning apart from fishing.
Various kinds of fishing gear were used in Beki River for fishing, viz., Cast nets, Scoop nets, Gill nets,Fishing lines and Traditional Bamboo Trap.

The present work was carried out in the rivulet Bishan Nalah of Barpeta District of Assam, which ... more The present work was carried out in the rivulet Bishan Nalah of Barpeta District of Assam, which lies between 26°28’00’’North latitude; 91° 10’00’’ East longitudes , during the period of two consecutive years from December,
2012 to November, 2013. Altogether 85 species of fishes are diversified over 6 orders, 28 families and 55 genera.
Dumping of garbage, drainage of sewage and waste product, construction of number of bridges, impeachment on both side of the bank, soil erosion, siltation, eutrophication, high infestation of macrophytes, over exploitation,operation of fishing gear and flow of effluents into the water bodies are the major factors for the declining of present fish diversity.