Documentation of diversity of fresh water fishes of

WBBB/ FishSurvey/ Database Format/sjb2015

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Final report on..

Documentation of diversity of freshwater fishes of Jalpaiguri & Alipurduar

districts of West Bengal

Study conducted by:

Dr Debashis Das, Associate Professor in ZoologyTufanganj Mahavidyalaya

Tufanganj; Coochbehar; W.B.

2020

In association withWest Bengal Biodiversity Board, Department of Environment,

Government of West Bengal

Details of the report:

Ref.: Your Memo No. 870/3K(Bio)-1/2017 dated 11/09/2017) read along with Memo No. 992/3K(Bio)-1/2017 dt 17/10/2017.Our Memo No. 156/58/2017-‘18 dt 22/09/2017.

Submission of the summary of the survey of Freshwater Fishes of Jalpaiguri & Alipurduar Districts(Period of study 2017 – 2018)

a) Final report for the District of Jalpaiguri in Annexure-I.

b) Final report for the District of Alipurduar in Annexure-II.

c) For both the Districts: Annexure-III (Summary check list), Annexure-IV (Wild fish photos in Plate) &Annexure-V (Other edible Crustacea & Mollusca in Plate).


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Final report on..

Documentation of diversity of freshwater fishes of Jalpaiguri district of

West Bengal

Study conducted by:



2020






a) Final report for the District of Jalpaiguri in Annexure-1.

b) Final report for the District of Alipurduar in Annexure-2.

c) For both the Districts: Annexure-3 (Summary check list), Annexure-4 (Wild fish photos in Plate) &Annexure-5 (Other edible Crustacea & Mollusca in Plate).


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CONTENTS

Item Page No.1. Final report along with executive summary of Jalpaiguri district 3

Summary of the surveyed spots in Jalpaigury district 7Block map of Jalpaiguri district in Plate-1 9Table-2: Checklist of recorded wild fishes from Jalpaiguri district 10Annexure-1: Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points) for Jalpaiguridistrict

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Acknowledgement 57References 57

2. Final report along with executive summary of Alipurduar district 60Summary of the surveyed spots in Alipurduar district 64Block map of Alipurduar district in Plate-2 66Table-4: Checklist of recorded wild fishes from Alipurduar district 67Annexure-2: Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points) for Jalpaiguridistrict

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Acknowledgement 129References 129

3. Compiled check list of all recorded fishes recorded from both the districts inAnnexure-3.

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4. Fish photos recorded in Plate form in Annexure-4 137

5. Edible Crustacea and Mollusca recorded in survey are presented in Plate form inAnnexure-5.

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Final report of WBBB project: Documentation of Freshwater Fish of JalpaiguriDistrict of West Bengal

(Format for Final Database-2015)

1. Region Surveyed: District- Jalpaiguri, State- West Bengal, and Country- India.

2. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das, Department of Zoology, Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya, Tufanganj-736160, Coochbehar, WB, India.

3. Duration of the Survey: From- 2017 To - 2019

4. Database of surveyed waterbodies: Spot wise detail: summary Spot location in Table-1 andsummary Fist list in Table-2 of fishes recorded (along with district Map in Plate-1).

5. Database of fishes in the surveyed waterbodies and region: Detail database given in Format“WBBB/FishSurvey/2013-14-SJB” in Annexure-1.

6. Database for other edible Crustacean & Mollusca- The name and photographs (so fur identified) ofthe edible Crustacean & Mollusca (by the locals)are recorded during survey is presented inAnnexure-5.

7. Conclusive report (text) on the observations by the surveyor :

Introduction:

The name Jalpaiguri came from the word "jalpai" means "olive" which grew in the town and were seen even

in 1900. The suffix "guri" means a place. The name as well be associated with Jalpesh, the presiding deity

Shiva of the entire region. The district is situated in the Terai region of the northern part of West Bengal. The

district has international borders with Bhutan in the North and Bagladesh of its South. At its eastern side it is

bordered by Cooch Behar & Alipurduar and district Darjeeling is present in its west, with an total area of

3,044 km2. The entire topography is crisscrossed with rivulets, rivers and hills. The Jalpaiguri district is

situated between 26° 16' and 27° 0' North latitudes and 88° 4' and 89° 53' East longitudes. The district is

primarily rural with more than 80% of rural population. It has also high percentage of reserve population. A

major population resides in Tea Gardens and Forest villages which are isolated and mostly restricted. The

district is the gateway to the entire North-Eastern States and Bhutan. The locals including Ranjbanshi, Ravas,

Totos, Metch, Santhals, Madasia and Oraons, have created a unique cultural harmony which is very

occasionally seen in other districts of West Bengal (courtesy: www.nic.jalpaiguri.com). The map of the

district is presented in Plate-1.

Methods of surveys (including the frequency of visits)

Survey methods (I to X points) were exclusively followed as directed by the West Bengal Biodiversity Board.

However stress was given to the conversation with the local knowledgeable fisherman about the selection of

the survey spots and time to capture fishes. In every spots local conventional different types of fishing gears

e.g. gill nets, cast nets, dip nets, drag nets etc. were used and local expert fishermen were engaged to capture

the fishes. After netting routine photography by a digital camera and whenever necessary proper preservation


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as described by Bagra and Das, 2010 were followed. Fishes were identified by their general body form,

morphometric and meristic characteristics by consulting literature like Talwar and Jhingran (1991), Jayaram

(1999), Viswanath (2000), Bhattacharyya (2007) and Chanda (2013). For valid scientific name FishBase

website was consulted and to evaluate conservation status and trends IUCN websites were surfed.

Regarding the frequency of visiting the spots surveyor tried to visit all the spots routinely at least once in three

months except those spots which were dries up during late winter and those spots which are far distant from

Cooch Behar (where the surveyor stayed). Stress was given to those spots where chances of getting the

varieties of fishes are more. All these survey protocols were considered after a pilot survey and consulting the

local knowledgeable fishermen.

Executive Summary:

Fishery research in the 18th and 19th centuries was purely restricted to systematic. A number of authors

published creditable accounts of fish species available in India, the major publications being Cuvier (1817),

Hamilton (1807, 1822), Cuvier and Valenciennes (1828–1849), Heckel (1838), McClelland (1839, 1842),

Jerdon (1849), Bleeker (1853, 1854, 1863), Gunther (1868), Day (1865, 1873, 1889), Alcock (1898), and

Blanford (1901).

British surveyors Shaw and Shebbeare first tabulated the 131 fish species from North Bengal in the year 1937

(Shaw & Shebbeare, 1937). JRB Alfred, director of the Zoological Survey of India, had presented a complete

list of flora and fauna including freshwater fish of the state of West Bengal. Rajguru (2003) reported the

presence of Rohita, Magura, Kavai, Chenga, Chengalia, Ilish, Chital, Barali, and Tengar fish species in the

reverine system. Sen (1992) recorded 172 fresh water fish species from the state of West Bengal.

There are few researchers published their findings of the ithchyofaunal diversities of various waterbodies of

North Bengal. Such as Banerjee et al. (2009) recorded 71 fish species from different rivers in Darjeeling

district, Patra and Dutta (2010) recorded 31 species of Cypriniformes fish from River Karala and again Patra

et al. (2011) recorded 55 species of fishes from the same river, Acherjee and Barat (2012) reported 65 species

from Teesta river at Darjeeling district, Mondal and Bandyopadhyay (2014) recorded 78 fish species from the

rivers of Duars region, Sharma and Baro (2014) reported 83 species from river Sankosh and Barat et al.

(2015) recorded fishes from Kaljani river at Coochbehar district. But there is no recent record of ichthyofauna

diversity from the District Cooch Behar as a whole. Therefore we have attempted to record the fresh water

fish diversity of Cooch Behar District at this present environmental scenario.

District Jalpaiguri is sub-divided by 7 Blocks, The study has covered 5 spots from Rajganj block, 3 from

Jalpaiguri sadar, 3 from Maynaguri, 4 spots from Dhupguri, 8 spots from Mal block, 1 from Meteli and 8

spots from Nagrakata block. GPS reading of the surveyed spots along with the administrative parameters are

presentation in a summary in Table-1. Regarding selection stress is given to the local knowledgeable


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fishermen. The study had covered 24 river spots, 1 barrage, 4 fish landing center and 3 Beel / pond spots in

Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal.

A total of 113 fish species belong to 9 orders and 29 families were recorded during the course of the study. A

checklist of all recorded species along with their common / local name, abundance status, IUCN conservation

status and trends were presented in Table-3. Family Cyprinidae representing the highest number (44) of

recorded species. This observation corroborated with the findings of Banerjee et al. (2009), Patra et al. (2011),

Acherjee and Barat (2012) and Sharma and Baro (2014). Regarding trend of the population, IUCN noted that

population of 14 species are decreasing, but about other 80 species there is no data in the website of IUCN.

After analyzing the data of Table-2, it is observed that 2 Endangered, one Vulnerable and 11 Near Threatened

species were recorded from Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal. Tor putitora is recorded under ‘endangered (A

4acde)’, Cyprinion semiplotum is ‘vulnerable (A 2acde+3cde)’ and Cirrhinus cirrhosus is also recorded as

‘vulnerable (D2)’ category. Out of these three the first one was recorded as ‘very rare’ in Jalpaiguri, second

one was found to be ‘rare’ category and the third one recorded as ‘common’ in Jalpaiguri.

We have recorded 4 crustacean from Jalpaiguri district of which two were identified and one is still ‘yet to be

identified’ category. Help of the ZSI resources might seeked to identify. Name, scientific name and

photographs were presented in Annexure-5. Out of these four crustaceans three are prawn and one is crab.

During our survey we have recorded 12 exotic fishes (all are listed in Annexure-3 and photographs are

presented in Annexure-4) from the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal of which 10 are having food value and

the fish Gambusia affinis were recorded from the drainage system of various town.

Detail database of the surveyed spots under Jalpaiguri district is presented in Annexure-1 after this Executive

summary.

Surprisingly two species of wild fishes were recorded from Jalpaiguri were not recorded from Alipurduar

district. Of which one is Pseudecheneis sulcata under the familt Sisoridae, and recorded from Gajoldoba, and

other one is Sicamugil cascasia under the family Mugilidae and recorded from lower basin of Teesta river.


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TABLE-1LOCATION OF THE SURVEY SPOTS IN JALPAIGURI DISTRICT OF WEST BENGAL

Sl. Name of the spot GPS

Location of Survey spot Type ofwater body /Fish landing

centre

Vill / Block / GP/ Municipality

Sub-division /District

Spot-1Jaldhaka-JS1(11/11/2017 &14/06/2018)

26°34'39''N88°56'11''E

Moynatalir hut,Ranirhut more

Dhupguri,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-2Dudua-1(02/12/2017)

26°31'11''N89°10'09''E

Old SalbariDhupguri,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-3

Tista Barrage(12/11/2017 &14/06/2018 &20/10/2019)

26°45'35''N88°35'10''E

Gojoldoba,Bhaktinagar

JalpaiguriBarragewatercatchment

Spot-4Maynaguri Bazar(12/11/2017)

26°33'58''N88°49'20''E

Maynaguri JalpaiguriFish LandingCentre

Spot-5 Murti (12/11/2017)26°52'58''N88°49'45''E

Panijhora basti,Sulkapara

Nagrakata,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-6Jaldhaka-JS2(26/12/2017)

26°52'19''N88°53'42''E

Khunia moreNagrakata,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-7Champaguri hut(26/12/2017)

26°53'05''N88°54'35''E

Nagrakata bazarNagrakata,Jalpaiguri

Fish LandingCentre

Spot-8 Ghish (26/12/2017)26°52'32''N88°36'34''E

Bagrakot,Malbazar

Mal, Jalpaiguri River

Spot-9Juranti(26/12/2017)

26°56'05''N88°45'37''E

Bagrakot,Malbazar


Spot-10Hebrong(26/12/2017)

26°43'14''N88°22'34''E

Bagrakot,Malbazar


Spot-11 Lish (26/12/2017)26°51'60''N88°33'52''E

Odlabari,Malbazar


Spot-12

Odlabari bazaar(26/12/2017 &14/06/2018 &20/10/2019)

26°51'51''N88°37'23''E

Odlabari,Malbazar

Mal, JalpaiguriFish LandingCentre

Spot-13Mal (26/12/2017 &20/10/2019)

26°52'57''N88°45'02''E

Malbazar Mal, Jalpaiguri River

Spot-14 Neora (27/12/2017)26°52'51''N88°46'20''E

Malbazar Mal, Jalpaiguri River

Spot-15Mangalbari hut,Chalsa(27/12/2017)

26°52'49''N88°48'12''E

Chalsa Mal, JalpaiguriFish LandingCentre

Spot-16Kortoa-2(27/12/2017)

26°38'47''N88°30'10''E

Aambari, nearSiliguri

Fatapukur,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-17 Sahu (27/12/2017)26°37'21''N88°27'28''E

Akarigach,Aambari

Bhaktinagar,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-18Kortoa-1(27/12/2017)

26°35'41''N88°29'52''E

Manuaganj,Mohanpara

Rajganj,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-19 Talma (27/12/2017)26°33'23''N88°34'42''E

Talma, KukurjanRajganj,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-20 Panga (27/12/2017) 26°33'52''N Talma Rajganj, River


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88°33'26''E Jalpaiguri

Spot-21Rong Dong(28/12/2017)

26°51'45''N88°38'08''E

OdlabariMeteli,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-22Teesta-TS1(28/12/2017)

26°35'48''N88°45'12''E

DomohaniMaynaguri,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-23Gilandi(29/12/2017)

26°37'09''N89°00'22''E

DhupguriDhupguri,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-24Dudua-2(28/12/2017)

26°39'27''N89°01'35''E

Sikiajhora,Gayerkanta


River

Spot-25Angrabhasa(28/12/2017 &20/10/2019)

26°40'20''N89°01'44''E

GayerkantaNagrakata,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-26Madhubani setu(28/12/2017 &20/10/2019)

26°42'44''N89°00'51''E

Madhubani Park,Gayerkanta


River

Spot-27Garti nodi(28/12/2017)

26°43'03''N89°00'02''E

Moraghat forest,Gayerkanta


River

Spot-28Jamuna(18/05/2018)

26°29'11''N88°35'50''E

Chauler hatiRajganj,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-29Chauler hati pond(18/05/2018)

26°29'38''N88°36'05''E

Chauler hatiRajganj,Jalpaiguri

Pond

Spot-30Kranti River(19/05/2018)

26°42'27''N88°43'04''E

KrantiMaynaguri,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-31Kranti Pond(19/05/2018)

26°41'53''N88°43'20''E

KrantiMaynaguri,Jalpaiguri

Pond

Spot-32

Moradanga billKhuklung banabasti(14/07/2018 &14/06/2019)

26°39'16''N89°01'12''E

Altagram,Gosaierhut

Dhupguri,Jalpaiguri

Bill


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Plate-1Administrative map of Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal

Courtesy: www.mapsindia.com


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Table-2CHECK LIST OF WILD FISHES RECORDED FROM JALPAIGURI DISTRICT OF WEST

BENGAL

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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Korti /Khoira

II 7 Not assayed Nil

2 Notopterusnotopterus

Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil

3 Chitala chitala Chital II 42 Available in fishery Nil4 Anguilla bengalensis Bamos IV 120 Habitat change Migratory5 Pisodonophis boro Chei balu IV 34 Habitat change Migratory6 Tor tor Putitor / Mahseer III 30 Early capture Nil7 Tor putitora Putitor III 24 Early capture Nil8 Neolissochilus

hexagonolepisKatli II 26 Early capture Nil

9 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil10 Osteobrama cotio

cotioMowa / Mourla /Chanda

IV 6 Available in fishery Nil

11 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil12 Cyprinion

semiplotumChepti II 12 Habitat change Nil

13 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil14 Cabdio morar Boroli / Bairali IV 10 Habitat change Nil15 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola III 12 Habitat change Nil16 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali II 16 Habitat change er Nil17 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi /

ChipraIII 11 Habitat change Nil

18 Barilius bendelisis Kaksa / Kelu II 8 Available at upstream Nil19 Barilius shacra Ghakshi / Boroli I 11 Major in river Nil20 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 10 Habitat change Nil21 Amblypharyngodon

microlepisMourla IV 9 Habitat change Nil

22 Amblypharyngodonmola

Maurala I 5 Available in Bill & Pond Nil

23 Esomus danricus Darika I 3.5 Available in Bill & Pond Nil24 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /

DadhikaI 4 Widely available Nil

25 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata I 6 Widely available Nil26 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 6 Widely available Nil27 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil28 Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal IV 6 Found in few pockets Nil29 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu II 3 Available Nil30 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha I 3 Widely available Nil31 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni III 28 Habitat change Nil32 Labeo bata Bata I 42 Available in fishery Nil33 Labeo calbasu Kalbaus II 38 Habitat change Nil34 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 36 Habitat change Nil35 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil36 Schizothorax

progastusOsla III 30 Habitat change Nil


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37 Schizothoraxrichardsoni

Osla II 26 Habitat change Nil

38 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / JatPuthi

II 26 Habitat change Nil

39 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi IV 26 Early capture Nil40 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli

MoaIV 25 Early capture Nil

41 Puntius terio Teri-puthi I 7 Widely available Nil42 Puntius ticto Tita-puthi / Tit-

puthiII 8 Habitat change Nil

43 Puntius phutunio Spottedsail barb /Phutuni Puti

IV 3 Habitat change Nil

44 Systomus sarana Sar-puthi / Saral-puthi


45 Oreichthyscrenuchoides

Pakhna Puti II 6 Habitat change Nil

46 Oreichthys cosuatis Bhuti Puti IV 3 Habitat change Nil47 Crossocheilus latius

latiusKalagachi III 12 Habitat change Nil

48 Garra lamta Kushuma IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil49 Garra birostrise Kushuma IV 5.5 Found in few pockets Nil50 Psilorhynchus

sucatioBaluchata / Nou-chata / Balitita /Kakshi


51 Psilorhynchusbalitora

Baluchata / Titari II 10 Habitat change Nil

52 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia /Khorkey


53 Nemacheilus corica Kharika II 6 Habitat change Nil54 Schistura beavani Poia I 4 Habitat change Nil55 Schistura scaturigina Poia II 9 Habitat change Nil56 Schistura

multifasciatusGharpoia III 4 Habitat change Nil

57 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5.5 Found in rainy season Nil58 Schistura scaturigina Pahari poia (Stone

Loach)IV 5 Found in rainy season Nil

59 Schisturareticulofasciata

Poia (Stone Loach) III 8 Habitat change Nil

60 Lepidocephalichthysguntea

Poia / Poa III 5 Found in rainy season Nil

61 Somileptes gongota Guttum /GongotaLoach


62 Botia dario Botya / Bou Mach /Betrangi

II 6.5 Common in bill Nil

63 Botia lohachata Ghutur Poa /Baghlata

III 9 Habitat change Nil

64 Pseudolaguviaribeiroi

Batashi / Tinkata III 7 Habitat change Nil

65 Pseudolaguvia shawi Batashi / Tinkata III 7 Habitat change Nil66 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil67 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil68 Mystus vittatus Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil69 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra III 5 Habitat change Nil70 Chandramara

chandramaraGutha tengra /kucho tengra

I 8 Common in bill Nil

71 Mystus bleekeri Golsa Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil72 Rita rita Rita III 5 Habitat change Nil73 Sperata seenghala Guchi Aar III 15 Habitat change Nil74 Sperata aor Aar III 24 Habitat change Nil75 Ompok pabo Pabda III 30 Habitat change Nil


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76 Ompok pabda Pabda II 40 Habitat change Nil77 Wallago attu Boal II 18 Habitat change Nil78 Ailia coila Kajuli / Banspati III 12 Habitat change Nil79 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua III 48 Habitat change Nil80 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 13 Habitat change Nil81 Amblyceps mangois Jal-Singi II 18 Habitat change Nil82 Glyptothorax telchitta Telchitta II 18 Habitat change Nil83 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra /

Kea-KantaIV 12 Habitat change Nil

84 Bagarius bagarius Bagha Aar IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil85 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta /

konakantaIII 8 Found at rainy season Nil

86 Pseudecheneissulcata

Bhut Magur(Sucker throatCatfish)

III 6.5 Habitat change Nil

87 Clarias batrachus Magur II 6 Found at rainy season Nil88 Heteropneustes

fossilisSingi / Sing IV 55 Habitat change Nil

89 Chaca chaca Chega III 4 Habitat change Nil90 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha IV 30 Found in few pockets Nil91 Xenentodon cancila Kakley / Khata I 24 Available in fishery Nil92 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial

machI 16 Available in fishery Nil

93 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 21 Habitat change Nil94 Mastacembelus

armatusBam /Bain II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil

95 Macrognathusaculeatus

Guchi / Gota II 18 Habitat change Nil

96 Macrognathuspancalus

Pankal / Pakal /Gota


97 Channa marulius Shal III 60 Habitat change Nil98 Channa striata Shol I 54 Habitat change Nil99 Channa orientalis Chang I 16 Habitat change Nil100 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 16 Habitat change Nil101 Chanda nama Nama Chanda III 48 Habitat change Nil102 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda

(Indian Glassy Fish)II 40 Habitat change Nil

103 Pseudambassisbaculis

Chanda I 18 Habitat change Nil

104 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil105 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot

Koi / NaoaII 7 Habitat change Nil

106 Rhinomugil corsula Fasalla / Kharsula III 14 Habitat change Nil107 Sicamugil cascasia Khaskhasia / Parse IV 10 Habitat change Nil108 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil109 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil110 Trichogaster

fasciatusKhalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil

111 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha /Kholsa

I 5.5 Widespread Nil

112 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha(Dhutra)

III 4.5 Habitat change Nil

113 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category : I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Notfound

WBBB/FishSurvey/2013-14-SJB

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Annexure-1Spot location (001-JAL)West Bengal Biodiversity Board

Field Survey of Freshwater Fishes in Jalpaiguri District of West BengalSchedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)

(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (001)………….. Dates of Survey: 11/11/2017 & 14/06/2018II. Location of Survey : Jaldhaka river (JS1)

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Dhupguri GP: Ranirhut more Mouza: Maynatalir hutIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°34'39''N & 88°56'11''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: 0.12h (20X60) m2

3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen through the year5. Bank: Sloppy with concrete bandh.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None recorded.1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable

VI. Details on Fishes:Sl.

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1 Anguilla bengalensis Bamos IV 120 Habitat change Migratory2 Pisodonophis boro Chei balu IV 34 Habitat change Migratory3 Tor tor Putitor / Mahseer III 30 Early capture Nil4 Tor putitora Putitor III 24 Early capture Nil5 Neolissochilus


6 Osteobrama cotiocotio

Mowa / Mourla /Chanda




9 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil10 Cabdio morar Boroli / Bairali IV 10 Habitat change Nil11 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola III 12 Habitat change Nil12 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali II 16 Habitat change er Nil13 Barilius bendelisis Kaksa / Kelu II 8 Available at upstream Nil14 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 10 Habitat change Nil15 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /


16 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha I 3 Widely available Nil17 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni III 28 Habitat change Nil


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18 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 36 Habitat change Nil19 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil20 Schizothorax






24 Crossocheilus latiuslatius

Kalagachi III 12 Habitat change Nil

25 Garra lamta Kushuma IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil26 Psilorhynchus

sucatioBaluchata / Nou-chata










31 Pseudolaguviaribeiroi

Batashi / Tinkata III 7 Habitat change Nil

32 Pseudolaguvia shawi Batashi / Tinkata III 7 Habitat change Nil33 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil34 Mystus bleekeri Golsa Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil35 Sperata aor Aar III 24 Habitat change Nil36 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua III 48 Habitat change Nil37 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 13 Habitat change Nil38 Bagarius bagarius Bagha Aar IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil39 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley /

KhataI 24 Available in fishery Nil

40 Mastacembelusarmatus

Bam /Bain II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity

1. Ownership: Panchayat (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Matsya Samabay Samity

IX. Other Usages: Occasionally river bed is use for digging sand and stone.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable marked.

Spot location (002-JAL)West Bengal Biodiversity BoardField Survey of Freshwater Fishes in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal

Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)

I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (002)………….. Dates of Survey: 02/12/2017II. Location of Survey: Teesta Barrage


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District: Jalpaiguri Block: Dhupguri GP: Salbari Mouza: Old SalbariIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 4m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year5. Bank: Sloppy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area of the river.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None recorded1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.

VI. Details on Fishes:

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1 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil2 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil3 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy

seasonNil


Kalagachi II 9 Habitat change Nil

5 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil6 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

7 Schistura scaturigina Poia (Stone Loach) IV 5 Found in rainyseason

Nil

8 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil9 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil10 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil11 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil12 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil13 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil14 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil15 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil16 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil17 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass)2. Notes on managements: Matsya Samabay Samity

IX. Other Usages: River water use for irrigation.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable pollution recorded.


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I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (003)…… Dates of Survey: 12/11/2017; 14/06/2018 & 20/10/2019II. Location of Survey: Teesta Barrage

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Odlabari GP: Gajoledoba Mouza: BhaktinagarIII. Type of Waterbody: River BarrageIV. Details on the Waterbody

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°45'35''N & 88°35'10''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: 150h3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 6m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year5. Bank: Sloppy, three side surrounded by concrete bandh.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area of the river.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Hydrilla sp., Ceratophyllum sp., Trapa sp., Pistia sp., Eichornia sp., Azola sp.1. Total cover: 15% of the catchment area.2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded.



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1 Notopterusnotopterus

Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil





9 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil10 Cabdio morar Boroli / Bairali IV 10 Habitat change Nil11 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola III 12 Habitat change Nil12 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali II 16 Habitat change er Nil13 Barilius bendelisis Kaksa / Kelu II 8 Available at upstream Nil14 Esomus danricus Darika I 3.5 Available in Bill & Pond Nil15 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /



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16 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil17 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha I 3 Widely available Nil18 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni III 28 Habitat change Nil19 Labeo calbasu Kalbaus II 38 Habitat change Nil20 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 36 Habitat change Nil21 Schizothorax









Kalagachi III 12 Habitat change Nil


sucatioBaluchata / Nou-chata / Balitita













Poia / Poa III 5 Found in rainy season Nil



41 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil42 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil43 Mystus vittatus Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil44 Mystus bleekeri Golsa Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil45 Sperata seenghala Guchi Aar III 15 Habitat change Nil46 Sperata aor Aar III 24 Habitat change Nil47 Ailia coila Kajuli / Banspati III 12 Habitat change Nil48 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua III 48 Habitat change Nil49 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 13 Habitat change Nil50 Bagarius bagarius Bagha Aar IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil51 Chaca chaca Chega III 4 Habitat change Nil52 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley /


53 Mastacembelus Bam /Bain II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil


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armatus54 Chanda nama Nama Chanda III 48 Habitat change Nil55 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda

(Indian Glassy Fish)II 40 Habitat change Nil

56 Pseudambassisbaculis

Chanda I 18 Habitat change Nil

57 Rhinomugil corsula Fasalla / Kharsula III 14 Habitat change Nil58 Sicamugil cascasia Khaskhasia / Parse IV 10 Habitat change Nil59 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil60 Trichogaster




62 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change NilAbundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not found

VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank):1. Molluscs: 2 species recorded2. Crustaceans: 2 species recorded3. Aquatic insects and arachnids: None recorded4. Annelids: None recorded5. Resident birds: None recorded6. Regular visiting birds: None recorded7. Migratory ducks: None recorded8. Monitor lizards: None recorded9. Snakes: None recorded10. Mammals: None recorded

VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity under Irrigation Dept.1. Ownership: Irrigation Department, Govt. of W. B.2. Notes on managements: Matsya Samabay Samity

IX. Other Usages: TourismX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Little pollution due Tourism.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (004)………….. Dates of Survey: 12/11/2017II. Location of Survey: Maynaguri bazaar.

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Maynaguri GP: Maynaguri Mouza: MaynaguriIII. Type of Waterbody: Popular local fish market.IV. Details on the Waterbody (Market)

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°33'58''N & 89°49'20''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: Not applicable.3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not applicable. Mean: Not applicable.4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Not applicable.5. Bank: Not applicable.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Not applicable.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Not applicable.


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1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Khoira II 7 Not assayed Nil2 Notopterus

notopterusFali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil

3 Chitala chitala Chital II 42 Available in fishery Nil4 Tor tor Putitor / Mahseer III 30 Early capture Nil5 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil6 Osteobrama cotio

cotioMowa / Mourla /Chanda


7 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil8 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil9 Cabdio morar Boroli / Bairali IV 10 Habitat change Nil10 Barilius bendelisis Kaksa / Kelu II 8 Available at upstream Nil11 Amblypharyngodon

molaMaurala I 5 Available in Bill & Pond Nil

12 Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal IV 6 Found in few pockets Nil13 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu II 3 Available Nil14 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha I 3 Widely available Nil15 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni III 28 Habitat change Nil16 Labeo bata Bata I 42 Available in fishery Nil17 Labeo calbasu Kalbaus II 38 Habitat change Nil18 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 36 Habitat change Nil19 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil20 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat

PuthiII 26 Habitat change Nil

21 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia II 8 Habitat change Nil22 Lepidocephalichthys

gunteaPoia / Poa III 5 Found in rainy season Nil

23 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil24 Mystus vittatus Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil25 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra III 5 Habitat change Nil26 Sperata aor Aar III 24 Habitat change Nil27 Ompok pabo Pabda III 30 Habitat change Nil28 Clarias batrachus Magur II 6 Found at rainy season Nil29 Heteropneustes

fossilisSingi / Sing IV 55 Habitat change Nil

30 Xenentodon cancila Kakley / Khata I 24 Available in fishery Nil31 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 21 Habitat change Nil32 Mastacembelus

armatusBam /Bain II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil


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33 Macrognathusaculeatus

Guchi / Gota II 18 Habitat change Nil

34 Macrognathuspancalus

Pankal / Gota IV 21 Habitat change Nil

35 Channa marulius Shal III 60 Habitat change Nil36 Channa striata Shol I 54 Habitat change Nil37 Channa orientalis Chang I 16 Habitat change Nil38 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 16 Habitat change Nil39 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil40 Badis badis Napit Mach/Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil41 Rhinomugil corsula Fasalla / Kharsula III 14 Habitat change Nil42 Sicamugil cascasia Khaskhasia / Parse IV 10 Habitat change Nil43 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil44 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil45 Trichogaster


46 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change NilAbundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not found

VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicable.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Regulated Bazar Samabay Samity.

1. Ownership: Mynaguri Municipality2. Notes on managements: Regulated Bazar Samabay Samity

IX. Other Usages: Not applicableX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Not applicable



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (005)………….. Dates of Survey: 12/11/2017II. Location of Survey:

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Nagrakata GP: Sulkapara Mouza: Panijhora bastiIII. Type of Waterbody: Murti river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flodded during rainy season & tends to be dried up at late winter.5. Bank: Sloppy, concrete bandh at few places.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None recorded1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil2 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil3 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil4 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil5 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy

seasonNil

6 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil7 Crossocheilus latius

latiusKalagachi II 9 Habitat change Nil

8 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil9 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil10 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil


Nil

12 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil13 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

14 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil15 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil16 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil17 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

18 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil19 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil20 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil21 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil22 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet.

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Panchayet

IX. Other Usages: Winter picnic spot.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Pollution due to excessive picnic party.





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District: Jalpaiguri Block:Malbazar GP: Nagrakata Mouza: Khunia more.III. Type of Waterbody: Jaldhaka (JS-2) river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded during rainy season.5. Bank: Sloppy, concrete at certain places.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area



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1 Tor tor Putitor / Mahseer III 30 Early capture Nil2 Neolissochilus


3 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil4 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil5 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil6 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola III 12 Habitat change Nil7 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali II 16 Habitat change er Nil8 Barilius bendelisis Kaksa / Kelu II 8 Available at upstream Nil9 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 36 Habitat change Nil10 Schizothorax progastus Osla III 30 Habitat change Nil11 Puntius terio Teri-puthi I 7 Widely available Nil12 Puntius ticto Tit-puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil13 Crossocheilus latius


14 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari II 10 Habitat change Nil15 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia II 8 Habitat change Nil16 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota IV 8 Habitat change Nil17 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil18 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua III 48 Habitat change Nil19 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 13 Habitat change Nil20 Xenentodon cancila Kakley / Khata I 24 Available in fishery Nil21 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recorded.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsay Samabay Samity.

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Matsay Samabay Samity.

IX. Other Usages: River bed digging for sand and stone.


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X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Nothing remarkable noted.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Nagrakata Mouza: Chapaguri hutIII. Type of Waterbody: Chapaguri hut at Nagrakata (popular local fish landing center).IV. Details on the Waterbody

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°53'05''N & 88°54'35''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: Not applicable3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not applicable Mean: Not applicable4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Not applicable5. Bank: Not applicable6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Not applicable

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Not applicable1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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1 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil2 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil3 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil4 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Available at upstream Nil5 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil6 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /


7 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil8 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil9 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil10 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil11 Crossocheilus latius


12 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil13 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil14 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil15 Lepidocephalichthys

gunteaPoia / Poa II 6.5 Common in bill Nil


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16 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil17 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil18 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil19 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil20 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil21 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil22 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil23 Chanda nama Nama Chanda II 5 Habitat change Nil24 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil25 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil26 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil27 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicableVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Regulated market samabay samity.

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Regulated market samabay samity.

IX. Other Usages: Not applicable.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None remarkable.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (008)………….. Dates of Survey: 26/12/2017II. Location of Survey: Ghish river

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Bagrakot Mouza: BagrakotIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Dried up during late winter.5. Bank: Sandy, at few areas slopy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None found1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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1 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil2 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil3 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil4 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi /

ChipraII 8 Found in rainy

seasonNil

5 Crossocheilus latius latius Kalagachi II 9 Habitat change Nil6 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil7 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil8 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

9 Lepidocephalichthys guntea Poia / Poa II 6.5 Common in bill Nil10 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

11 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil12 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil14 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Local Panchyat

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Local body authority (Panchyat)

IX. Other Usages: Locals says many times the bed is use to dig sand and stone.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None recorded



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (009)………….. Dates of Survey: 26/12/2017II. Location of Survey: Juranti river

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Bagrakote Mouza: JurantiIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Dries up during late winter.5. Bank: Partial Stone bandh created in few areas mainly near to Highway, Stateway & Railway.


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6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.V. Details on Hydrophytes: None found

1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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19 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil20 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil21 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil22 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchyat




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I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (010)………….. Dates of Survey: 26/12/2017II. Location of Survey: Hebrong river

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Odlabari Mouza: HebrongIII. Type of Waterbody: River

IV. Details on the Waterbody1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°43'14''N & 88°22'34''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: 0.06h (10X60) m2

3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Dried up during late winter.5. Bank: Partial Stone bandh created in few areas mainly near to Highway, Stateway & Railway.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.




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8 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil9 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil10 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil11 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy

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13 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainyseason

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18 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil19 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil20 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil21 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra / Kea-

KantaII 6 Found at rainy

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22 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley /Khata


23 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change NilAbundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not found

VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recorded

VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchyat1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Local body authority (Panchyat)

IX. Other Usages: Locals says many times the bed is use to dig sand and stone.

X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None recorded



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (011)………….. Dates of Survey: 26/12/2017II. Location of Survey: Lish river

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Odlabari Mouza: LishIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Dried up during late winter.5. Bank: Sandy, at few areas slopy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.




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1 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil3 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil4 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi /


seasonNil

5 Crossocheilus latius latius Kalagachi II 9 Habitat change Nil6 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil7 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil8 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil9 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy

seasonNil


seasonNil

12 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil13 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil14 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil15 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil






I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (012)… Dates of Survey: 26/12/2017, 14/06/2018 & 20/10/2019II. Location of Survey:

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Odlabari Mouza: Odlabari bazarIII. Type of Waterbody: Odlabari bazaar (popular local fish landing center).IV. Details on the Waterbody:

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°51'51''N & 88°37'23''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: Not applicable3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not applicable Mean: Not applicable4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Not applicable5. Bank: Not applicable6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Not applicable


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V. Details on Hydrophytes: Not applicable1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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1 Tor tor Putitor / Mahseer III 30 Early capture Nil2 Tor putitora Putitor III 24 Early capture Nil3 Neolissochilus




6 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil7 Cabdio morar Boroli / Bairali IV 10 Habitat change Nil8 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola III 12 Habitat change Nil9 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali II 16 Habitat change er Nil10 Barilius bendelisis Kaksa / Kelu II 8 Available at upstream Nil11 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha I 3 Widely available Nil12 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni III 28 Habitat change Nil13 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 36 Habitat change Nil14 Schizothorax






17 Puntius terio Teri-puthi I 7 Widely available Nil18 Crossocheilus latius



balitoraBaluchata / Titari II 10 Habitat change Nil







29 Schistura Poia (Stone Loach) III 8 Habitat change Nil


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reticulofasciata30 Lepidocephalichthys

gunteaPoia / Poa III 5 Found in rainy season Nil



32 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil33 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil34 Sperata aor Aar III 24 Habitat change Nil35 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley /


36 Mastacembelusarmatus

Bam /Bain II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil

37 Chanda nama Nama Chanda III 48 Habitat change Nil38 Pseudambassis

baculisChanda I 18 Habitat change Nil

39 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil40 Trichogaster




Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicableVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Regulated Market Samabay Samity.

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Regulated Market Samabay Samity.

IX. Other Usages: Not applicableX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Not remarkable.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (013)………….. Dates of Survey: 26/12/2017 & 20/10/2019II. Location of Survey:

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Mal Mouza: MalIII. Type of Waterbody: Mal river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded in rainy season & almost dried up during late winter.5. Bank: Sloppy, concrete at the sight of the roadways & railway line.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area




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11 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil12 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil14 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha /

KholsaI 5.5 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass)2. Notes on managements: Panchayet.

IX. Other Usages: River bed digging for sand & stone.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable anthropogenic pollution recorded.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Mal Mouza: NeoraIII. Type of Waterbody: Neora river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m


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4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded in monsoon & almost dried up in late winter.5. Bank: Sloppy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None recorded.1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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4 Crossocheilus latius latius Kalagachi II 9 Habitat change Nil5 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil6 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil7 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil8 Lepidocephalichthys guntea Poia / Poa II 6.5 Common in bill Nil9 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

10 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil11 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil12 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recorded.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Panchayet.

IX. Other Usages: River bed stone & sand collection.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No serious pollution recorded.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Chalsa Mouza: Mangalbari hutIII. Type of Waterbody:IV. Details on the Waterbody


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1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°52'49''N & 88°48'12''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: Not applicable.3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not applicable. Mean: Not applicable.4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Not applicable.5. Bank: Not applicable.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Not applicable.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Not applicable.1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil2 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil3 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil4 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola III 12 Habitat change Nil5 Amblypharyngodon

molaMaurala I 3.5 Available in Bill &

PondNil

6 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil7 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /


8 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil9 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil10 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil11 Lepidocephalichthys


12 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil13 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil14 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil15 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil16 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil17 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil18 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil19 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil20 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil21 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil22 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil23 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil24 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil25 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil26 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not found

VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicable.


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VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Market Samabay Samity1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Panchayet.

IX. Other Usages: Not applicable.

X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable pollution recorded.Spot location (016-JAL)West Bengal Biodiversity Board

Field Survey of Freshwater Fishes in Jalpaiguri District of West BengalSchedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)

(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (016)………….. Dates of Survey: 27/12/2017II. Location of Survey:

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Fatpukur GP: Ambari Mouza: AmbariIII. Type of Waterbody: Kortoa-2IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded in monsoon & tends to dried up during winter.5. Bank: Sloppy and muddy (with exception at the transaction of road or railways.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Only the algal growth recorded.1. Total cover: Underwater growth.2. Species diversity: Not recorded.



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil2 Amblypharyngodon

microlepisMourla I 5 Available in Bill &

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Maurala I 3.5 Available in Bill &Pond

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4 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil5 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani I 6 Widely available Nil6 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil7 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil8 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil9 Lepidocephalichthys


10 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil11 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil


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12 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil13 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil14 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil15 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil16 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil17 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil18 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil19 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil20 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil21 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil22 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil23 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil24 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recorded.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet.


IX. Other Usages: None recorded.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No extra anthropogenic pressure recorded.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Falakata GP: Aambari Mouza: BhaktinagarIII. Type of Waterbody: Sahu river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded in rainy & lesson the flow during winter.5. Bank: Sloppy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Huge algal growth recorded.1. Total cover: Under water growth.2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded.



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1 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil2 Tor putitora Putitor III 24 Early capture Nil3 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil4 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil5 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil6 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil7 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy

seasonNil




seasonNil

14 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil15 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil16 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil17 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil18 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil19 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil20 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra / Kea-


seasonNil

21 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil22 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil24 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil25 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass)2. Notes on managements: Panchayet

IX. Other Usages: None recordedX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Nothing remarkable recorded.


Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)


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(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (018)………….. Dates of Survey: 27/12/2017III. Location of Survey:

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Fatapukur GP: Mohanpara Mouza: ManuaganjIII. Type of Waterbody: Kortoa-1 riverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year.5. Bank: Sloppy & muddy6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Under water algal growth observed.1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil2 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil3 Amblypharyngodon mola Maurala I 5 Available in Bill &

PondNil

4 Esomus danricus Darika I 3.5 Available in Bill &Pond

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5 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dadhika I 4 Widely available Nil6 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 6 Widely available Nil7 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga IV 5 Found in few

pocketsNil

8 Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal IV 6 Found in fewpockets

Nil

9 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil10 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil11 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil12 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil13 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil14 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil15 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil16 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil17 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil18 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil19 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed.


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VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsa Samabay Samity.1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Matsa Samabay Samity.

IX. Other Usages: River water used in winter cropping.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable pollution observed.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (019)………….. Dates of Survey: 27/12/2017

II. Location of Survey:District: Jalpaiguri Block: Fatapukur GP: Rajganj Mouza: Kukurjan, Talma

III. Type of Waterbody: Talma river.


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year.5. Bank: Sloppy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Underwater algal growth observed.1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil2 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil3 Amblypharyngodon mola Maurala I 5 Available in Bill &

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Nil

5 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dadhika I 4 Widely available Nil


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6 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 6 Widely available Nil7 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga IV 5 Found in few

pocketsNil

8 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu II 3 Available Nil9 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil10 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil11 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil12 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil13 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil14 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil15 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil16 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil17 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil18 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil19 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil20 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil21 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samiti.

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements: Matsya Samabay Samity.

IX. Other Usages: River water used in winter cropping.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable pollution observed.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Fatapukur GP: Rajganj Mouza: TalmaIII. Type of Waterbody: Panga river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year5. Bank: Sloppy and muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None observed1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil2 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil3 Amblypharyngodon


4 Amblypharyngodon mola Maurala I 5 Available in Bill &Pond

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9 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu II 3 Available Nil10 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil11 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil12 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil13 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil14 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil15 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil16 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil17 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil18 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil19 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil20 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed

VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity.1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass)2. Notes on managements: Matsya Samabay Samity.

IX. Other Usages: River water use for Boro cultivation.

X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable observed.




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District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Odlabari Mouza: OdlabariIII. Type of Waterbody: Rong Dong river.IV. Details on the Waterbody:


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded at monsoon & almost dried up at late winter.5. Bank: Sloopy & sandy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None observed.1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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11 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil12 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil13 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil14 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha I 5.5 Widespread Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None recorded.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass)2. Notes on managements: Panchayet

IX. Other Usages: River bed sand & stone collection.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None remarkable observed.


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District: Jalpaiguri Block: Maynaguri GP: Maynaguri Mouza: DomohiniIII. Type of Waterbody: Teesta-TS1 riverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year5. Bank: Sloopy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None observed1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Anguilla bengalensis Bamos IV 120 Habitat change Migratory2 Tor tor Putitor / Mahseer III 30 Early capture Nil3 Neolissochilus


4 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil5 Osteobrama cotio cotio Mowa / Mourla IV 6 Available in fishery Nil6 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil7 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil8 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil9 Aspidoparia jaya Boroli / Bairali IV 10 Habitat change Nil10 Cabdio morar Boroli / Bairali III 12 Habitat change Nil11 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil12 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali III 11 Habitat change Nil13 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy season Nil14 Barilius bendelisis Darangi Ghakshi/ Kelu I 11 Major in river Nil15 Barilius shacra Ghakshi / Boroli IV 10 Habitat change Nil16 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil17 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil18 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni II 36 Habitat change Nil19 Labeo calbasu Kalbaus III 30 Habitat change Nil20 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil


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21 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil22 Schizothorax progastus Osla IV 26 Early capture Nil23 Schizothorax richardsoni Osla IV 25 Early capture Nil24 Crossocheilus latius


25 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil26 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil27 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil28 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil29 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil30 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil31 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy season Nil32 Schistura scaturigina Poia (Stone Loach) IV 5 Found in rainy season Nil33 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil34 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy season Nil35 Schistura

reticulofasciataPoia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil


Poia / Poa II 6.5 Common in bill Nil

37 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil38 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil39 Pseudolaguvia shawi Batashi / Tinkata III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil40 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil41 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil42 Mystus bleekeri Golsa Tengra III 15 Habitat change Nil43 Sperata aor Aar II 40 Habitat change Nil44 Ailia coila Kajuli / Banspati II 13 Habitat change Nil45 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil46 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil47 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra II 6 Found at rainy season Nil48 Bagarius bagarius Bagha Aar IV 55 Habitat change Nil49 Conta conta Tiktiki Mach IV 30 Found in few pockets Nil50 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil51 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial IV 21 Habitat change Nil52 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil53 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil54 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity

1. Ownership: Phanchayet (Khass).2. Notes on managements:

IX. Other Usages: River bed water melone cultivation.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Chances of pesticide & fertilizer pollution.




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District: Jalpaiguri Block: Dhupguri GP: Dhupguri Mouza: Sanj para.III. Type of Waterbody: Gilandi riverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year.5. Bank: Slopy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Submearged hydrophyte and algae observed.1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil2 Amblypharyngodon mola Maurala I 5 Available in Bill &

PondNil


Nil

4 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /Dadhika

I 4 Widely available Nil

5 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata I 6 Widely available Nil6 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 6 Widely available Nil7 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi II 26 Habitat change Nil8 Crossocheilus latius


9 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil10 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil


Nil

12 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil13 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil14 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil15 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil16 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil17 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil18 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil19 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil20 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil21 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


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VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed

VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass)2. Notes on managements: Phanchayet

IX. Other Usages: Nothing observed.

X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Nothing observed.




District: Jalpaiguri Block:Dhupguri GP: Gayerkanta Mouza: SikiajhoraIII. Type of Waterbody: Dudua-2 river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year5. Bank: Slopy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Under water algal bloom observed.1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil2 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Available at upstream Nil3 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil4 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /


5 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil6 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil7 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil


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8 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil9 Oreichthys crenuchoides Pakhna Puti IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil10 Oreichthys cosuatis Bhuti Puti IV 5.5 Found in few pockets Nil11 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil12 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil13 Amblyceps mangois Jal-Singi IV 12 Habitat change Nil14 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil15 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil16 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil17 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil18 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil19 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil20 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil21 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil22 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil23 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet.


IX. Other Usages: Nothing marked.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None observed.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (025)………….. Dates of Survey: 18/12/2017 & 20/102019II. Location of Survey:

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Dhupguri GP: Gayerkanta Mouza: AngrabhasaIII. Type of Waterbody: Angrabhasa river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year.5. Bank: Sloopy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None observed1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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1 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil2 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani I 6 Widely available Nil3 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil4 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil5 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil6 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil7 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil8 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil9 Amblyceps mangois Jal-Singi IV 12 Habitat change Nil10 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil11 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil12 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil13 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil14 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil15 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil16 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil17 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil18 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil19 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet


IX. Other Usages: Irrigation & domestic use.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None remarkable rather domestic pollution.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (026)………….. Dates of Survey: 18/12/2017 & 20/102019II. Location of Survey:

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Dhupguri GP: Gayerkanta Mouza: Madhubani parkIII. Type of Waterbody: Madhubani river.IV. Details on the Waterbody




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4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year.5. Bank: Sloopy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None observed1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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1 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil2 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil3 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil4 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil5 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil6 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil7 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil8 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil9 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil10 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil11 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil12 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil13 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil14 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil15 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil



IX. Other Usages: Irrigation & domestic use.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None remarkable rather domestic pollution.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Dhupguri GP: Goyerkanta Mouza: Moraghat forestIII. Type of Waterbody: Garti river.


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3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 1.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year5. Bank: Sloppy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None observed.1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil2 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil3 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil4 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil5 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil6 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil7 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil8 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil9 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil10 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil11 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil12 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil13 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil



IX. Other Usages: Irrigation.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None remarkable noted other than domestic use.





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District: Jalpaiguri Block: Rajganj GP: Rajganj Mouza: Chauler hatiIII. Type of Waterbody: Jamuna river.IV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year5. Bank: Steep & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None observed1. Total cover: Not applicable.2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil2 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil3 Amblypharyngodon mola Maurala I 5 Available in Bill &

PondNil


Nil


pocketsNil

8 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu II 3 Available Nil9 Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal IV 6 Found in few

pocketsNil

10 Labeo bata Bata I 42 Available in fishery Nil11 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil12 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil13 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil14 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil15 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil16 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil17 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil18 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil19 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil20 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity



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IX. Other Usages: River water use for irrigation.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None remarkable observed.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Rajganj GP: Rajganj Mouza: Chauler hatiIII. Type of Waterbody: PondIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Water level goes down at late winter.5. Bank: Steep.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Nymphodes sp. (Boro chand mala), Enhydra sp. (Helencha), Pistia sp. (Toko pana).1. Total cover: 15% of the surface.2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded.



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1 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil2 Amblypharyngodon mola Maurala I 5 Available in Bill &

PondNil


Nil

4 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dadhika I 4 Widely available Nil5 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu II 3 Available Nil6 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi II 26 Habitat change Nil7 Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal IV 6 Found in few

pocketsNil

8 Labeo bata Bata I 42 Available in fishery Nil9 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil10 Mystus vittatus Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

11 Ompok pabda Pabda II 40 Habitat change Nil12 Clarias batrachus Magur II 6 Found at rainy Nil


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season13 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing IV 55 Habitat change Nil14 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil15 Channa orientalis Chang I 16 Habitat change Nil16 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 16 Habitat change Nil17 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil18 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Private.

1. Ownership: Jagadish Barman2. Notes on managements: Private.

IX. Other Usages: Domestic use.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Domestic pollution.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Kranti Mouza: KrantiIII. Type of Waterbody: Kranti riverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throughout the year5. Bank: Sloppy & muddy6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Eichornia sp.1. Total cover: 10% of the surface area.2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil2 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil3 Amblypharyngodon



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Nil

5 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dadhika I 4 Widely available Nil6 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 6 Widely available Nil7 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil8 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil9 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil10 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil11 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil12 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil13 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil14 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil15 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity


IX. Other Usages: Irrigation.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: There might be chances of fertilizer & pesticide pollution.




District: Jalpaiguri Block: Malbazar GP: Kranti Mouza: KrantiIII. Type of Waterbody: PondIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2.5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Water level goes down at late winter.5. Bank: Steep & Muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Enhydra sp. (Helencha), Pistia sp. (Toko pana).1. Total cover: 5% of the surface.2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded.



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1 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil2 Esomus danricus Darika I 3.5 Available in Bill &

PondNil

3 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dadhika I 4 Widely available Nil4 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu II 3 Available Nil5 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi II 26 Habitat change Nil6 Labeo bata Bata I 42 Available in fishery Nil7 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil8 Mystus vittatus Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

9 Clarias batrachus Magur II 6 Found at rainyseason

Nil

10 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing IV 55 Habitat change Nil11 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil12 Channa orientalis Chang I 16 Habitat change Nil13 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 16 Habitat change Nil14 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil15 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observed.VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Private

1. Ownership: Chand Basunia.2. Notes on managements: Private.

IX. Other Usages: Domestic.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Might be a chance of domestic pollution.

Spot location-032-JAL)West Bengal Biodiversity BoardField Survey of Freshwater Fishes in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal


I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (032)………….. Dates of Survey: 14/07/2018 & 14/06/2019II. Location of Survey:

District: Jalpaiguri Block: Dhupguri GP: Gosaierhut Mouza: AltagramIII. Type of Waterbody: Moradanga BeelIV. Details on the Waterbody




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4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Water level goes down at late winter.5. Bank: Flat & muddy bank.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Nymphodes sp. (Boro chand mala), Enhydra sp. (Helencha), Pistia sp. (Toko pana).1. Total cover: 20% of the surface.2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded.



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1 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil2 Esomus danricus Darika I 3.5 Available in Bill &

PondNil

3 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dadhika I 4 Widely available Nil4 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu II 3 Available Nil5 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi II 26 Habitat change Nil6 Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal IV 6 Found in few

pocketsNil

7 Labeo bata Bata I 42 Available in fishery Nil8 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil9 Mystus vittatus Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

10 Clarias batrachus Magur II 6 Found at rainyseason

Nil

11 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing IV 55 Habitat change Nil12 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil13 Channa orientalis Chang I 16 Habitat change Nil14 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 16 Habitat change Nil15 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil16 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil17 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi /

NaoaII 7 Habitat change Nil

18 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil19 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): None observedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity.

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khass)2. Notes on managements: Matsya Samabay Samity.

IX. Other Usages: Nothing observed.

X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Eutrophication.


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The author is grateful to the West Bengal Biodiversity Board (WBBB) for financial assistance and to the

authorities of Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya for giving permission to carry out the work.

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Final report on..

Documentation of diversity of freshwater fishes of Alipurduar district of

West Bengal

Study conducted by:



2020






a) Final report for the District of Jalpaiguri in Annexure-1.

b) Final report for the District of Alipurduar in Annexure-2.

c) For both the Districts: Annexure-3 (Summary check list), Annexure-4 (Wild fish photos in Plate) &Annexure-5 (Other edible Crustacea & Mollusca in Plate).


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Final report of WBBB project: Documentation of Freshwater Fish of AlipurduarDistrict of West Bengal

(Format for Final Database-2015)

1. Region Surveyed: District- Alipurduar, State- West Bengal, and Country- India.

2. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das, Department of Zoology, Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya, Tufanganj-736160, Coochbehar, WB, India.

3. Duration of the Survey: From- 2017 To - 2019

4. Database of surveyed waterbodies: Spot wise detail: summary Spot location in Table-3 andsummary Fist list in Table-4 of fishes recorded (along with district Map in Plate-2).

5. Database of fishes in the surveyed waterbodies and region: Detail database given in Format“WBBB/FishSurvey/2013-14-SJB” in Annexure-2.

6. Database for other edible Crustacean & Mollusca- The name and photographs (so fur identified) ofthe edible Crustacean & Mollusca (by the locals)are recorded during survey is presented inAnnexure-5.

7. Conclusive report (text) on the observations by the surveyor :

Introduction:

Alipurduar district has been carved out from Jalpaiguri on 25th June, 2014 as the 20th district in the state of

West Bengal, India. It consists of Alipurduar municipality and six community development blocks viz

Madarihat–Birpara, Alipurduar–I, Alipurduar–II, Falakata, Kalchini and Kumargram. There are 66 gram

panchayats and nine census towns in six blocks. The district has its headquarters at Alipurduar. It comprises

mainly of a rural population. More than 80 per cent of its total population belong to SC/ST community. It is

the hometown of various ethnic tribes like Rajbanshi, Rabha, Metch, Santhals, Madasia, Bodo and Toto &

Oraons which makes the place more labyrinths (Courtesy:www.alipurduar.gov.in).

Geographically Alipurduar is a land locked district bordered by Jalpaiguri in the west, Assam in the east and

Coochbihar in the south. In the north the district shares an international border line with Bhutan. The

topography of the land is cut across by rivers, streams and hills, and covered with tea gardens and forests.

Major rivers that runs across the district are the Torsa, Raidak, Kaljani, Sankosh and Gadadhar. The total area

of the district is 3136 sq Km. The map of the district is presented in Plate-2.

Methods of surveys (including the frequency of visits)

Survey methods (I to X points) were exclusively followed as directed by the West Bengal Biodiversity Board.

However stress was given to the conversation with the local knowledgeable fisherman about the selection of

the survey spots and time to capture fishes. In every spots local conventional different types of fishing gears


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e.g. gill nets, cast nets, dip nets, drag nets etc. were used and local expert fishermen were engaged to capture

the fishes. After netting routine photography by a digital camera and whenever necessary proper preservation

as described by Bagra and Das, 2010 were followed. Fishes were identified by their general body form,

morphometric and meristic characteristics by consulting literature like Talwar and Jhingran (1991), Jayaram

(1999), Viswanath (2000), Bhattacharyya (2007) and Chanda (2013). For valid scientific name FishBase

website was consulted and to evaluate conservation status and trends IUCN websites were surfed.

Regarding the frequency of visiting the spots surveyor tried to visit all the spots routinely at least once in three

months except those spots which were dries up during late winter and those spots which are far distant from

Cooch Behar (where the surveyor stayed). Stress was given to those spots where chances of getting the

varieties of fishes are more. All these survey protocols were considered after a pilot survey and consulting the

local knowledgeable fishermen.

Executive Summary:

Fishery research in the 18th and 19th centuries was purely restricted to systematic. A number of authors

published creditable accounts of fish species available in India, the major publications being Cuvier (1817),

Hamilton (1807, 1822), Cuvier and Valenciennes (1828–1849), Heckel (1838), McClelland (1839, 1842),

Jerdon (1849), Bleeker (1853, 1854, 1863), Gunther (1868), Day (1865, 1873, 1889), Alcock (1898), and

Blanford (1901).

British surveyors Shaw and Shebbeare first tabulated the 131 fish species from North Bengal in the year 1937

(Shaw & Shebbeare, 1937). JRB Alfred, director of the Zoological Survey of India, had presented a complete

list of flora and fauna including freshwater fish of the state of West Bengal. Rajguru (2003) reported the

presence of Rohita, Magura, Kavai, Chenga, Chengalia, Ilish, Chital, Barali, and Tengar fish species in the

reverine system. Sen (1992) recorded 172 fresh water fish species from the state of West Bengal.

There are few researchers published their findings of the ithchyofaunal diversities of various waterbodies of

North Bengal. Such as Banerjee et al. (2009) recorded 71 fish species from different rivers in Darjeeling

district, Patra and Dutta (2010) recorded 31 species of Cypriniformes fish from River Karala and again Patra

et al. (2011) recorded 55 species of fishes from the same river, Acherjee and Barat (2012) reported 65 species

from Teesta river at Darjeeling district, Mondal and Bandyopadhyay (2014) recorded 78 fish species from the

rivers of Duars region, Sharma and Baro (2014) reported 83 species from river Sankosh and Barat et al.

(2015) recorded fishes from Kaljani river at Coochbehar district. But there is no recent record of ichthyofauna

diversity from the District Cooch Behar as a whole. Therefore we have attempted to record the fresh water

fish diversity of Cooch Behar District at this present environmental scenario.

District Alipurduar is sub-divided by 6 Blocks, The study has covered 9 spots from Falakata block, 3 from

Alipurduar-I, 8 from Alipurduar-II, 4 spots from Madarihut, 6 spots from Kalchini block, and 5 spots from

Kumargram block. GPS reading of the surveyed spots along with the administrative parameters are


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presentation in a summary in Table-3. Regarding selection stress is given to the local knowledgeable

fishermen. The study had covered 26 river spots, 7 fish landing center and 2 Beel / pond spots in Alipurduar

district of West Bengal.

A total of 130 wild fish species belong to 9 orders and 31 families were recorded during the course of the

study. A checklist of all recorded species along with their common / local name, abundance status, IUCN

conservation status and trends were presented in Table-4. Family Cyprinidae representing the highest number

(47) of recorded species. This observation corroborated with the findings of Banerjee et al. (2009), Patra et al.

(2011), Acherjee and Barat (2012) and Sharma and Baro (2014). Regarding trend of the population, IUCN

noted that population of 14 species are decreasing, but about other 80 species there is no data in the website of

IUCN.

It is special to mention that the Alipurduar district is diversified in wild fish population, as 16 fish species

were recorded only from this district, were not recorded from Jalpaiguri as well as Cooch Behar district of

West Bengal. This might be adjacent to the Indo-Malaysian Hotspot or the district is very rich in diversified

waterbodies. Three ornamental badis were recorded from the rich in aquatic weeds, previously whose records

were limited to Assam belt only. Six species of Snakehead (Channa sp.) were recorded from the waterbodies

of forest area only. It indicates further pinpoint study for their distribution and ecology.

After analyzing the data of Table-4, it is observed that 2 Endangered, one Vulnerable and 11 Near Threatened

species were recorded from Alipurduar District of West Bengal. Tor putitora is recorded under ‘endangered

(A 4acde)’, Cyprinion semiplotum is ‘vulnerable (A 2acde+3cde)’ and Cirrhinus cirrhosus is also recorded as

‘vulnerable (D2)’ category. Out of these three the first one was recorded as ‘very rare’ in Alipurduar, second

one was found to be ‘rare’ category and the third one recorded as ‘common’ in Alipurduar.

We have recorded 10 edible or ornamental crustacean from Alipurduar district of which 4 were under the

category of Prawn, three were identified and one is still ‘yet to be identified’ category. The study recorded 4

varieties of shrimphs, again one is yet to be identified. Name, scientific name and photographs were presented

in Annexure-5. Out of these 10 crustaceans three are crab. We recorded 5 types of edible Mollusca (including

Bivalvia as well as Gastropoda).

During our survey we have recorded 12 exotic fishes (all are listed in Annexure-3 and photographs are

presented in Annexure-4) from the Alipurduar district of West Bengal of which 10 are having food value and

the fish Gambusia affinis were recorded from the drainage system of various town.

Detail database of the surveyed spots under Alipurduar district is presented in Annexure-2 after this

Executive summary.


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TABLE-3LOCATION OF THE SURVEY SPOTS IN ALIPURDUAR DISTRICT OF WEST BENGAL

Sl. Name of the spot GPS

Location of Survey spot Type of waterbody / Fish

landingcentre

Vill / Block / GP /Municipality

Sub-division /District

Spot-1 Chipra Bazar26°30'00''N89°42'59''E

Nutan Bazar,Chipra

Raidak,Alipurduar

Fish LandingCentre

Spot-2 Rekua26°41'29''N89°51'58''E

Kalikhola, SankoshKumargram,Alipurduar

River

Spot-3 Sankosh26°41'18''N89°52'45''E

Border of Bengal,Assam & Bhutan

Kumargram,Alipurduar

River

Spot-4 Cheko (Sonkosh)26°29'23''N89°41'45''E

Border of Bengal,Assam

Kumargram,Alipurduar

River

Spot-5 Torsa26°43'52''N89°19'22''E

HansimaraMadarihut,Alipurduar

River

Spot-6 Turturi26°34'56''N89°41'36''E

SalkumarhutHatipota,Alipurduar

River

Spot-7 Dangi bazaar26°36'36''N89°42'13''E

Near Raidak ForestBanglow

Hatipota,Alipurduar

Fish LandingCentre

Spot-8 Siltorsa26°32'54''N89°20'55''E

Chilapata,Kathalbari

Sonapur,Alipurduar

River

Spot-9 Malangi26°43'46''N89°17'50''E

Nutan para,Sisamara beat

Madarihut,Alipurduar

River

Spot-10 Barobhisa26°28'22''N89°48'28''E

BarobhisaKumargram,Alipurduar

Fish LandingCentre

Spot-11 Kamakhyaguri bazaar26°28'14''N89°43'23''E

Kamakhyaguri,Alipurduar-II

AlipurduarFish landingcentre

Spot-12 Diana26°41'09''N89°24'20''E

Kalchini Alipurduar River

Spot-13 Dima26°38'14''N89°30'18''E


Spot-14 Dalgao26°42'00''N89°09'45''E


Spot-15 Raidak-II26°28'31''N89°47'08''E

Alipurduar-IIKamakhyaguri,Alipurduar

River

Spot-16 Raidak-I26°26'43''N89°39'26''E

Alipurduar-IIKamakhyaguri,Alipurduar

River

Spot-17 Ghargharia26°29'37''N89°35'42''E

Alipurduar-ISalsalabari,Alipurduar

River

Spot-18 Salsalabari bazaar26°29'28''N89°35'35''E

Alipurduar-ISalsalabari,Alipurduar

Fish landingcentre

Spot-19 Mujnai26°32'47''N89°06'47''E

Khikot, DalimpurFalakata,Jalpaiguri

River

Spot-20 Khirod Basak26°29'07''N89°26'48''E

Topsikhata, APD-I Alipurduar Private Pond

Spot-21 Gadhadhar26°28'17''N89°30'56''E

Chaporer Par,APD-II

Alipurduar River

Spot-22Raidak-1 (NorthChikliguri)

26°26'38''N89°38'40''E

Bhatibari, APD-II Alipurduar River

Spot-23 Lalpool (Parokati)26°27'02''N89°42'52''E

Joshordanga,Samuktala

Alipurduar Beel

Spot-24 Bangri26°44'06''N89°16'16''E

Khoyerbari,Madarihut

Alipurduar River

Spot-25 Bania (near 26°33'20''N Baniabasti, Alipurduar River


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Chilapata) 89°24'20''E Hasimara

Spot-26 Buri Torsa26°33'16''N89°11'59''E

Baganbari,Falakata

Falakata,Alipurduar

River

Spot-27 Char Torsa26°30'44''N89°15'33''E

Raichenga,Falakata

Falakata,Alipurduar

River

Spot-28Sanjai (branch ofTorsa)

26°30'03''N89°18'10''E

SilbariFalakata,Alipurduar

River

Spot-29 Palasbari hut26°30'60''N89°18'17''E

SilbariFalakata,Alipurduar

Fish LandingCentre

Spot-30 Dolong26°30'39''N89°13'28''E

Near FalakataFalakata,Alipurduar

River

Spot-31 Gilandi26°33'12''N89°04'20''E

Paschim SalbariSalbari, Falakata,Alipurduar

River

Spot-32 Dourmara chara26°28'40''N89°49'30''E

PakriguriKamakhyaguri,Alipurduar

Bill

Spot-33 Ghoramara26°28'15''N89°49'27''E

ChekoKamakhyaguri,Alipurduar

River

Spot-34 Falakata Bazar26°30'52''N89°01'54''E

FalakataMunicipality

Falakata,Alipurduar

Fish LandingCentre

Spot-35 Jorai river26°28'21''N89°49'34''E

LaskarparaKumargram,Alipurduar

River


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Plate-2Administrative map of Alipurduar District of West Bengal

Courtesy:www.mapsindia.com


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Table-4CHECK LIST OF WILD FISHES RECORDED FROM ALIPURDUAR DISTRICT OF WEST

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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Khoira II 7 Not assayed Nil2 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil3 Chitala chitala Chital II 42 Available in fishery Nil4 Anguilla bengalensis Bamos IV 120 Habitat change Migratory5 Pisodonophis boro Chei balu IV 34 Habitat change Migratory6 Tor tor Putitor / Mahseer III 30 Early capture Nil7 Tor putitora Putitor III 24 Early capture Nil8 Neolissochilus


9 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil10 Osteobrama cotio cotio Mowa / Mourla IV 6 Available in fishery Nil11 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil12 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil13 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil14 Aspidoparia jaya Boroli / Bairali IV 10 Habitat change Nil15 Cabdio morar Boroli / Bairali III 12 Habitat change Nil16 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil17 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali III 11 Habitat change Nil18 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Available at upstream Nil19 Barilius bendelisis Darangi Ghakshi/ Kelu I 11 Major in river Nil20 Barilius shacra Ghakshi / Boroli IV 10 Habitat change Nil21 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil22 Amblypharyngodon


PondNil



Nil



26 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil27 Devario aequipinnatus Chapling IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil28 Danio dangila Chapling IV 6 Found in few pockets Nil29 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil30 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil31 Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal III 28 Habitat change Nil32 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil33 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil34 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni II 36 Habitat change Nil35 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil36 Labeo calbasu Kalbaus III 30 Habitat change Nil37 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil38 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil39 Schizothorax progastus Osla IV 26 Early capture Nil40 Schizothorax Osla IV 25 Early capture Nil


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richardsoni41 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil42 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil43 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli Moa IV 3 Habitat change Nil44 Puntius terio Teri-puthi II 5 Habitat change Nil45 Puntius ticto Tita-puthi / Tit-puthi II 6 Habitat change Nil46 Puntius phutunio Spottedsail barb / Phutuni

PutiIV 3 Habitat change Nil

47 Systomus sarana Sar-puthi / Saral-puthi III 12 Habitat change Nil48 Oreichthys crenuchoides Pakhna Puti IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil49 Oreichthys cosuatis Bhuti Puti IV 5.5 Found in few pockets Nil50 Crossocheilus latius


51 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil52 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil53 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil54 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil55 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil56 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil57 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Recorded from

upstreamNil

58 Schistura scaturigina Poia (Stone Loach) IV 5 Recorded fromupstream

Nil

59 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil60 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Recorded from

upstreamNil


Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil



63 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil64 Botia dario Botya / Bou Mach /

BetrangiIII 7 Habitat change Nil

65 Botia lohachata Ghutur Poa / Baghlata III 7 Habitat change Nil66 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil67 Pseudolaguvia shawi Batashi / Tinkata III 3.5 Recorded from

upstreamNil

68 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Recorded fromupstream

Nil

69 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil70 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil71 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil72 Chandramara

chandramaraGutha tengra / kuchotengra


73 Mystus bleekeri Golsa Tengra III 15 Habitat change Nil74 Rita rita Rita III 24 Habitat change Nil75 Sperata seenghala Guchi Aar III 30 Habitat change Nil76 Sperata aor Aar II 40 Habitat change Nil77 Ompok pabo Pabda II 18 Habitat change Nil78 Ompok pabda Pabda III 12 Habitat change Nil79 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil80 Ailia coila Kajuli / Banspati II 13 Habitat change Nil81 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil82 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil83 Amblyceps mangois Jal-Singi IV 12 Habitat change Nil84 Olyra longicaudata Bot-Singi IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil85 Nagra assamensis Ailsa / Ghora kanta III 8 Found at rainy season Nil86 Glyptothorax telchitta Telchitta III 6.5 Habitat change Nil87 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra II 6 Found at rainy season Nil


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88 Bagarius bagarius Bagha Aar IV 55 Habitat change Nil89 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil90 Conta conta Tiktiki Mach IV 30 Found in few pockets Nil91 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil92 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil93 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil94 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil95 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil96 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil97 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 60 Habitat change Nil98 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil99 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil100 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil101 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil102 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil103 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil104 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil105 Channa amari Channa IV 18 Found in few pockets Nil106 Channa andrao Channa IV 20 Found in few pockets Nil107 Channa bleheri Channa IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil108 Channa gachua Channa III 16 Habitat change Nil109 Channa pomanensis Channa IV 22 Found in few pockets Nil110 Channa torsensis Channa III 18 Found in few pockets Nil111 Chanda nama Nama Chanda II 5 Habitat change Nil112 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil113 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil114 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil115 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil116 Badis kanabos Naoa IV 2.5 Found in few pockets Nil117 Badis assamensis Assam Napit Mach IV 3 Found in few pockets Nil118 Dario Dario Lal Napit Mach IV 2.5 Found in few pockets Nil119 Rhinomugil corsula Fasalla / Kharsula III 14 Habitat change Nil120 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil121 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil122 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil123 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil124 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil125 Ctenops nobilis Frail Gurami IV 7 Found in few pockets Nil126 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

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Annexure-2Spot location (01-APD)West Bengal Biodiversity Board

Field Survey of Freshwater Fishes in Alipurduar District of West BengalSchedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)

(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (001)…….. Dates of Survey: 06/01/2018 & 23/10/2018

II. Location of Survey: Chipra bazarDistrict: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Chipra Mouza: Chipra bazar

III. Type of Waterbody: Popular local Fish landing centreIV. Details on the Waterbody: It is a local hut surrounded by river Turturi on its west & river Raidak-Itowards east along with a numbers of natural (ox-bow) bills on its north & south.

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°30'00''N & 89°42'59''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: Does not arise3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not applicable Mean: Not applicable4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level : Not applicable5. Bank: Not applicable6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Not applicable

V. Details on Hydrophytes:1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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12 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil13 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil14 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil15 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil16 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil17 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil


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18 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil19 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil20 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil21 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil22 Puntius phutunio Phutuni Puti IV 3 Habitat change Nil23 Crossocheilus latius


24 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil25 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil26 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil27 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil28 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil29 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil30 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy season Nil31 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil32 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy season Nil33 Lepidocephalichthys




36 Botia lohachata Ghutur Poa / Baghlata III 7 Habitat change Nil37 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil38 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil39 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil40 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil41 Glyptothorax telchitta Telchitta III 6.5 Habitat change Nil42 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil43 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil44 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil45 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil46 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil47 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil48 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil49 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil50 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil51 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil52 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil53 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil54 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil55 Chanda nama Nama Chanda II 5 Habitat change Nil56 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil57 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil58 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil59 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil60 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil61 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil62 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil63 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil64 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category : I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not found


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VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicableVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:

1. Ownership: Private-multiple (Bazar Samabay samity)2. Notes on managements: Bazar Samabay samity


Spot location (002-APD)West Bengal Biodiversity BoardField Survey of Freshwater Fishes in Alipurduar District of West Bengal


I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (002)………….. Dates of Survey: 06/01/2018II. Location of Survey : Rekua river

District: Alipurduar Block: Kumargram GP: Sonkosh Mouza: KalikholaIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody : 26°41'29''N & 89°51'58''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: 0.02h (10X20) m2

3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level : Flooded in monsoon & dried up partially in winter.5. Bank : Slant, holes present might be by other animal.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies : Not marked

V. Details on Hydrophytes:1. Total cover: 50% of total surface2. Species diversity: Hydrilla sp., Pistia sp., Eichornia sp., Azolla sp. (Abundance not recorded).

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10 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil11 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil12 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil13 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil14 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil15 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil16 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil17 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil18 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil19 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil20 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil21 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil22 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil23 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: Abundance not recorded1. Molluscs: 2 sps recorded2. Crustaceans: 1 sp recorded3. Aquatic insects and arachnids: None found4. Annelids: None found5. Resident birds (waterhens, jacana etc): None sighted6. Regular Visiting birds (kingfishers, egrets etc.): No record7. Migratory ducks: None recorded8. Monitor lizards: None recorded9. Snakes: None recorded10. Mammals: None recorded

V. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:1. Ownership : Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: No Management practice noticed

VI. Other Usages: None recordedVII. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations : None recorded



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (003)………….. Dates of Survey: 06/01/2018II. Location of Survey : Sankosh river (border of Assam, WB & Bhutan)

District: Alipurduar Block: Kumargram GP: Sonkosh Mouza: KalikholaIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 8m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: evergreen throughout the season.


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5. Bank: Stone bandh created.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.

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6 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil7 Osteobrama cotio cotio Mowa / Mourla IV 6 Available in fishery Nil8 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil9 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil10 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil11 Aspidoparia jaya Boroli / Bairali IV 10 Habitat change Nil12 Cabdio morar Boroli / Bairali III 12 Habitat change Nil13 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil14 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali III 11 Habitat change Nil15 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy season Nil16 Barilius bendelisis Darangi Ghakshi/ Kelu I 11 Major in river Nil17 Barilius shacra Ghakshi / Boroli IV 10 Habitat change Nil18 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil19 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil20 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni II 36 Habitat change Nil21 Labeo calbasu Kalbaus III 30 Habitat change Nil22 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil23 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil24 Schizothorax progastus Osla IV 26 Early capture Nil25 Schizothorax richardsoni Osla IV 25 Early capture Nil26 Crossocheilus latius


27 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil28 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil29 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil30 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil31 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil32 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil33 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy season Nil34 Schistura scaturigina Poia (Stone Loach) IV 5 Found in rainy season Nil


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35 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil36 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy season Nil37 Schistura

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39 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil40 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil41 Pseudolaguvia shawi Batashi / Tinkata III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil42 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil43 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil44 Mystus bleekeri Golsa Tengra III 15 Habitat change Nil45 Sperata aor Aar II 40 Habitat change Nil46 Ailia coila Kajuli / Banspati II 13 Habitat change Nil47 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil48 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil49 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra / Kea-

KantaII 6 Found at rainy season Nil

50 Bagarius bagarius Bagha Aar IV 55 Habitat change Nil51 Conta conta Tiktiki Mach IV 30 Found in few pockets Nil52 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil53 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial IV 21 Habitat change Nil54 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil55 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: Abundance not recorded1. Molluscs: 2 sps of Snail recorded2. Crustaceans: 3 sp recorded3. Aquatic insects and arachnids: None found4. Annelids: None found5. Resident birds (waterhens, jacana etc): None sighted6. Regular Visiting birds (kingfishers, egrets etc.): None recorded7. Migratory ducks: None recorded8. Monitor lizards: None recorded9. Snakes: None recorded10. Mammals:: None recorded

VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Local body authority (Panchyat)





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I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (004)………….. Dates of Survey: 06/01/2018II. Location of Survey: Cheko river (border of Assam & WB)

District: Alipurduar Block: Kumargram GP: Kumargram Mouza: ChekoII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: evergreen throughout the season.5. Bank: Partial Stone bandh created in few areas mainly near to Highway, Stateway & Railway.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.




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3 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil4 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil5 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil6 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil7 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil8 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali III 11 Habitat change Nil9 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi II 8 Found in rainy

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10 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil11 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil12 Crossocheilus latius latius Kalagachi II 9 Habitat change Nil13 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil14 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil15 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil16 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil17 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy

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21 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil22 Lepidocephalichthys guntea Poia / Poa II 6.5 Common in bill Nil


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24 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil25 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

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31 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil32 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category : I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not found

VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recorded1. Molluscs: Not applicable2. Crustaceans: Not applicable3. Aquatic insects and arachnids: None found4. Annelids: None found5. Resident birds (waterhens, jacana etc): None sighted6. Regular Visiting birds (kingfishers, egrets etc.): None found7. Migratory ducks: None found8. Monitor lizards: None found9. Snakes: None found10. Mammals:: None found





I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (005)………….. Dates of Survey: 06/01/2018 & 23/10/2019

II. Location of Survey: Torsa river (Near Hansimara)District: Alipurduar Block: Madarihut GP: Madarihut Mouza: Hansimara

III. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 4m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Water level goes down during late winter.5. Bank: Partial Stone bandh created in few stretches mainly near to Highway, Stateway & Railway.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area no other connection.


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V. Details on Hydrophytes: None seen1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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7 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil8 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil9 Crossocheilus latius


10 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil11 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil12 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil13 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found at rainy

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14 Schistura scaturigina Poia (Stone Loach) IV 5 Found at rainyseason

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15 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found at rainyseason

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17 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil18 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found at rainy

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19 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil20 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra / Kea-


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VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recorded during our surveyVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:

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2. Notes on managements: Local body authority (Panchyat)IX. Other Usages: Locals says many times the river bed is use to dig sand and stone.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: One Mandir with its deity constructed beside the bandh; manylocal people through their puja materials to the river.



IV. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (006)………….. Dates of Survey: 20/01/2018 & 23/10/2019II. Location of Survey: Turturi river (Hatipota)

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Shalkumarhut Mouza: HatipotaIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 6m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: evergreen throughout the most season.5. Bank: Stone bandh created at few area.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.




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9 Barilius bendelisis Darangi Ghakshi/ Kelu I 11 Major in river Nil10 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil11 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil12 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil


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13 Schizothorax progastus Osla IV 26 Early capture Nil14 Crossocheilus latius


15 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil15 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil16 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil17 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil18 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil19 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy

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23 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil24 Lepidocephalichthys


25 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil26 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil27 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

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28 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil29 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley /

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30 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharialmach




VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: Due to hectic schedule other major faunahave not able to surveyed.


IX. Other Usages: Locals says many times the bed is use to dig sand and few lesser stone.

X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Local says winter local picnic party might create littlepollution.

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(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (007)…….. Dates of Survey: 20/01/2018 & 23/10/2019

II. Location of Survey: Dangi bazarDistrict: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Hatipota Mouza: Dangi

III. Type of Waterbody: Popular local Fish landing centreIV. Details on the Waterbody: It is a local hut surrounded by river Turturi on its west & river Raidak-Itowards east along with a numbers of natural (ox-bow) bills on its north & south inside the Buxa Tiger Reserve.

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°36'36''N & 89°42'13''E3. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: Does not arise3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not applicable Mean: Not applicable4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Not applicable5. Bank: Not applicable6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Not applicable

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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Khoira II 7 Not assayed Nil2 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil3 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil4 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil5 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Available at upstream Nil6 Amblypharyngodon


PondNil



9 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil10 Devario aequipinnatus Chapling IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil11 Danio dangila Chapling IV 6 Found in few pockets Nil12 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil13 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil14 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil15 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil16 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil17 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil18 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil19 Puntius phutunio Spottedsail barb / Phutuni


20 Crossocheilus latius Kalagachi II 9 Habitat change Nil


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latius21 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil22 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil23 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil24 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil25 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil26 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil27 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy season Nil28 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil29 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy season Nil30 Lepidocephalichthys




33 Botia lohachata Ghutur Poa / Baghlata III 7 Habitat change Nil34 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil35 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil36 Glyptothorax telchitta Telchitta III 6.5 Habitat change Nil37 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil38 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil39 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil40 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil41 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil42 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil43 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil44 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil45 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil46 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil47 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil48 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil49 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil50 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil51 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil52 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil53 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil54 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil55 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil56 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicableVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:





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I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (008)………….. Dates of Survey: 20/01/2018 & 15/12/2019II. Location of Survey: Shiltorsa river (Near Sonapur, Chilapata)

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-I GP: Sonapur Mouza: KathalbariV. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Water level goes down during late winter.5. Bank: Partial Stone bandh in few stretches mainly near to Highway, Stateway & Railway.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area no other connection.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None seen1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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seasonNil

14 Barilius bendelisis Darangi Ghakshi/ Kelu I 11 Major in river Nil15 Barilius shacra Ghakshi / Boroli IV 10 Habitat change Nil16 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil17 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil18 Labeo gonius Kurchi / Goni II 36 Habitat change Nil19 Labeo calbasu Kalbaus III 30 Habitat change Nil20 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil21 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil22 Schizothorax progastus Osla IV 26 Early capture Nil


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24 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil25 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil26 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil27 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil28 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil29 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil30 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil


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34 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil35 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil36 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil37 Pseudolaguvia shawi Batashi / Tinkata III 3.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

38 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainyseason

Nil

39 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil40 Mystus bleekeri Golsa Tengra III 15 Habitat change Nil41 Sperata aor Aar II 40 Habitat change Nil42 Ailia coila Kajuli / Banspati II 13 Habitat change Nil43 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil44 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil45 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra / Kea-


seasonNil

46 Bagarius bagarius Bagha Aar IV 55 Habitat change Nil47 Conta conta Tiktiki Mach IV 30 Found in few

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49 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharialmach




VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recorded during our surveyVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:


IX. Other Usages: Locals says many times the river bed is use to dig sand and stone.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Remarkable nothing seen.



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I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (009)………….. Dates of Survey: 20/01/2018II. Location of Survey : Malangi river

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Madarihut Mouza: Nutan para, Sisamara beatIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 4m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level : Trend to be dries up during late winter.5. Bank : Slopy, Water extraction for boro agriculture.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total river is the catchment area, no other

connectivityV. Details on Hydrophytes: Ipomoea aquatic (Kalmi), Colocasia sp (Kochu), Nymphoides hydrophylla (Jal

suili)1. Total cover: 10% of total surface2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded.



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil2 Osteobrama cotio cotio Mowa / Mourla IV 6 Available in fishery Nil3 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil4 Amblypharyngodon


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8 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil9 Devario aequipinnatus Chapling IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil10 Danio dangila Chapling IV 6 Found in few pockets Nil11 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil12 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil13 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil14 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil15 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli Moa IV 3 Habitat change Nil16 Puntius phutunio Spottedsail barb / Phutuni


17 Oreichthys crenuchoides Pakhna Puti IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil18 Oreichthys cosuatis Bhuti Puti IV 5.5 Found in few pockets Nil


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19 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil20 Lepidocephalichthys




23 Botia lohachata Ghutur Poa / Baghlata III 7 Habitat change Nil24 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil25 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil26 Chandramara



27 Ompok pabda Pabda III 12 Habitat change Nil28 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil29 Amblyceps mangois Jal-Singi IV 12 Habitat change Nil30 Olyra longicaudata Bot-Singi IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil31 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil32 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil33 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil34 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil35 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil36 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil37 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil38 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 60 Habitat change Nil39 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil40 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil41 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil42 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil43 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil44 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil45 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil46 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil47 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil48 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil49 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil50 Badis kanabos Naoa IV 2.5 Found in few pockets Nil51 Badis assamensis Assam Napit Mach IV 3 Found in few pockets Nil52 Dario Dario Lal Napit Mach IV 2.5 Found in few pockets Nil53 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil54 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil55 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil56 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil57 Ctenops nobilis Frail Gurami IV 7 Found in few pockets Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): No past abundancerecorded

1. Molluscs: 1 snail & 1 bivulbia recorded (yet to be identified)2. Crustaceans: 2 sps of prawn and 2 sps of Shrimph recorded.3. Aquatic insects and arachnids: None observed4. Annelids: None observed5. Resident birds: None observed


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6. Regular Visiting: None observed7. Migratory ducks: None observed8. Monitor lizards: None observed9. Snakes: None observed10. Mammals: None observed

VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Matsya samabay samity.

IX. Other Usages: Water extraction for boro agriculture.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Remarkable nothing observed


Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (010)…….. Dates of Survey: 27/01/2018

II. Location of Survey: Barobhisha bazarDistrict: Alipurduar Block: Kumargram GP: Kumargram Mouza: Barobhisha

III. Type of Waterbody: Popular local Fish landing centreIV. Details on the Waterbody: It is a local weakly hut surrounded by river Sankosh on its west & riverRaidak-II towards east along with a numbers of natural (ox-bow) bills on its north & south.





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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Khoira II 7 Not assayed Nil2 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil3 Chitala chitala Chital II 42 Available in fishery Nil4 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil5 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil6 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil


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7 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil8 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Available at upstream Nil9 Amblypharyngodon


PondNil



12 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil13 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil14 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil15 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil16 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil17 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil18 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil19 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil20 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil21 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil22 Schizothorax progastus Osla IV 26 Early capture Nil23 Schizothorax

richardsoniOsla IV 25 Early capture Nil



25 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil26 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil27 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil28 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil29 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil30 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Recorded from

upstreamNil

31 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy season Nil32 Lepidocephalichthys


33 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil34 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy season Nil35 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil36 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil37 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil38 Glyptothorax telchitta Telchitta III 6.5 Habitat change Nil39 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil40 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil41 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil42 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil43 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil44 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil45 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil46 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil47 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil48 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil49 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil50 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil51 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil52 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil


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53 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil54 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil55 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil56 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil57 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil






Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (011)…….. Dates of Survey: 27/01/2018 & 10/11/2019II. Location of Survey: Kamakhyaguri bazar

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Kamakhyaguri Mouza: Kamakhyaguri bazarIII. Type of Waterbody: Popular local Fish landing centreIV. Details on the Waterbody: It is a local hut surrounded by river Raidak-II on its west & river Raidak-Itowards east.





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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Khoira II 7 Not assayed Nil2 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil


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3 Chitala chitala Chital II 42 Available in fishery Nil4 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil5 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil6 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil7 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil8 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Available at upstream Nil9 Amblypharyngodon


PondNil



12 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil13 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil14 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil15 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil16 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil17 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil18 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil19 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil20 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil21 Crossocheilus latius


22 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil23 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil24 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil25 Nemacheilus corica Kharika III 4 Habitat change Nil26 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil27 Lepidocephalichthys




30 Botia lohachata Ghutur Poa / Baghlata III 7 Habitat change Nil31 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil32 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil33 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil34 Glyptothorax telchitta Telchitta III 6.5 Habitat change Nil35 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil36 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil37 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil38 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil39 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil40 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil41 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil42 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil43 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil44 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil45 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil46 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil47 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil48 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil49 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil


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50 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil51 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil52 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil53 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil54 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil55 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil








II. Location of Survey: Diana riverDistrict: Alipurduar Block: Kalchini GP: Kalchini Mouza: Diana

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5 Crossocheilus latius latius Kalagachi II 9 Habitat change Nil6 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil7 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil8 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil9 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Found in rainy

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12 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil13 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil14 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil15 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Local Panchyat





I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (013)………….. Dates of Survey: 27/01/2018II. Location of Survey: Dima river (towards Kalchini)

District: Alipurduar Block: Kalchini GP: Kalchini Mouza: RajabhatkhawaIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°38'14''N & 89°30'18''E


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2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: 0.12h (20X60) m2





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1 Tor putitora Putitor III 24 Early capture Nil2 Neolissochilus


3 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil4 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil5 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil6 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil7 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali III 11 Habitat change Nil8 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy

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VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchyat





I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (014)………….. Dates of Survey: 27/01/2018II. Location of Survey: Dalgao river (towards Oglabari)

District: Alipurduar Block: Kalchini GP: Kalchini Mouza: DalgaoIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Dries up during late winter.5. Bank: Partial Stone bandh created in few areas mainly near to Highway, Stateway & Railway.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.




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5 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainyseason

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18 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil19 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil20 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil21 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil22 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchyat



Spot location-015-APD)West Bengal Biodiversity BoardField Survey of Freshwater Fishes in Alipurduar District of West Bengal


I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (015)………….. Dates of Survey: 27/01/2018II. Location of Survey: Raidak-II river

District: Alipurduar Block: Kamakhyaguri GP: Kamakhyaguri Mouza: ChekuaIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 5m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: evergreen throughout the season.


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5. Bank: Partial Stone bandh created in few areas mainly near to Highway, Stateway & Railway.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.




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1 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil2 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil3 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil4 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil5 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali III 11 Habitat change Nil6 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy

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10 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil11 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil12 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil13 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil14 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

15 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil16 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil17 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil18 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil19 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

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Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet


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IX. Other Usages: River bed digging for sand and stone.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None recorded



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (016)………….. Dates of Survey: 27/01/2018II. Location of Survey: Raidak-I river

District: Alipurduar Block: Kumargram GP: Kumargram Mouza: Das paraIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody






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11 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil12 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil13 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil14 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil15 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil16 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil17 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil18 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil19 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

seasonNil

20 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil21 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil22 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra / Kea-


seasonNil

23 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley II 18 Habitat change Nil24 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil25 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil26 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet


IX. Other Usages: Transportation, occasionally river water use for adjacent agriculture field.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None recorded



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (017)………….. Dates of Survey: 27/01/2018 & 10/11/2019II. Location of Survey: Ghargharia river

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-I GP: Salsalabari Mouza: SalsalabariIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: evergreen throughout the season.5. Bank: Slopy, river water use for irrigation at few places.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.




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9 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil10 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil11 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil12 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Available at rainy Nil13 Schistura scaturigina Poia (Stone Loach) IV 5 Available at rainy Nil14 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil15 Schistura savona Pahari poia III 5 Available at rainy Nil16 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil17 Lepidocephalichthys

gunteaPoia / Poa II 6.5 Less common Nil

18 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil19 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil20 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Available at rainy Nil21 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil22 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil23 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil24 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra / Kea-


seasonNil

25 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil26 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil27 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil




IX. Other Usages: During witer river water use for Boro cultivation.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None recorded


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(Spot location-018-APD)West Bengal Biodiversity BoardField Survey of Freshwater Fishes in Alipurduar District of West Bengal

Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (018)…….. Dates of Survey: 27/01/2018 & 10/11/2019II. Location of Survey: Salsalabari bazar

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-I GP: Salsalabari Mouza: SalsalabariIII. Type of Waterbody: Popular local Fish landing centreIV. Details on the Waterbody: It is a local hut near Ghargharia river





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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Khoira II 7 Not assayed Nil2 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil3 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil4 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil5 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil6 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil7 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Available at upstream Nil8 Amblypharyngodon


PondNil



10 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil11 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil12 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil13 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil14 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil15 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil16 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil17 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil18 Crossocheilus latius



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19 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil20 Garra birostrise Kushuma II 8 Habitat change Nil21 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil22 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil23 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil24 Lepidocephalichthys


25 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil26 Botia dario Botya / Bou Mach III 7 Habitat change Nil27 Botia lohachata Ghutur Poa / Baghlata III 7 Habitat change Nil28 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil29 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil30 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil31 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil32 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil33 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil34 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil35 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil36 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil37 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil38 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil39 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil40 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil41 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil42 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil43 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil44 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil45 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil46 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil47 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil48 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicableVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Bazar Samabay samity




Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (019)………….. Dates of Survey: 14/04/2018II. Location of Survey: Mujnai river


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District: Alipurduar Block: APD-I GP: Falakata Mouza: Khikot, DalimpurIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded in monsoon & dried up partially in winter.5. Bank: Slopy, holes present might be by other animal.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes:1. Total cover: 20% of total surface2. Species diversity: Hydrilla sp., Pistia sp., Azolla sp. (Abundance not recorded).



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6 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil7 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil8 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil9 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli Moa IV 3 Habitat change Nil10 Puntius terio Teri-puthi II 5 Habitat change Nil11 Lepidocephalichthys


12 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil13 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil14 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil15 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil16 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil17 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil18 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil19 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil20 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil21 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil22 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil23 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil24 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil


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25 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil26 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil



1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: No Management practice noticed

IX. Other Usages: None recordedX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Local garbage disposal point.


Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (020)………….. Dates of Survey: 14/04/2018II. Location of Survey: Topsikhata

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Topsikhata Mouza: TopsikhataIII. Type of Waterbody: Private PondIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Maintained privately.5. Bank: Slopy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil2 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil3 Chitala chitala Chital II 42 Available in fishery Nil4 Amblypharyngodon


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5 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil6 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil7 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /


8 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil9 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil10 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil11 Puntius terio Teri-puthi II 5 Habitat change Nil12 Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal III 28 Habitat change Nil13 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil14 Lepidocephalichthys


15 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil16 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil17 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil18 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil19 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil20 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil21 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil22 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil23 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil24 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil25 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Private

1. Ownership: Khirod Basak2. Notes on managements: Won Management

IX. Other Usages: None recordedX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None recorded.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (021)………….. Dates of Survey: 14/04/2018II. Location of Survey : Gadadhar river

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Chaporer par Mouza: Chaporer parIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


9. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m10. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen throught the year.11. Bank: Slopy, Water extraction for boro agriculture.


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12. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total river is the catchment area, no otherconnectivity

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Sub-mearged algae1. Total cover: None2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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1 Osteobrama cotio cotio Mowa / Mourla IV 6 Available in fishery Nil2 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil3 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil4 Devario aequipinnatus Chapling IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil5 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil6 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil7 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil8 Oreichthys crenuchoides Pakhna Puti IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil9 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil10 Lepidocephalichthys







17 Ompok pabda Pabda III 12 Habitat change Nil18 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil19 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil20 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil21 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil22 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil23 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil24 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 60 Habitat change Nil25 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil26 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil27 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil28 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil29 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil30 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil31 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil


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32 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil33 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil34 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil35 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil36 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil37 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil38 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil39 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil



VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Panchayet1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Matsya samabay samity.





II. Location of Survey: Raidak-I river (North Chilkir guri)District: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Bhatibari Mouza: Chilkir guri



15. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 4m16. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen through out the year.17. Bank: Slopy, Water extraction for boro agriculture, & rottening of Jute.18. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total river is the catchment area, no other

connectivityV. Details on Hydrophytes: Only sub-mearged algae recorded

1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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7 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil8 Devario aequipinnatus Chapling IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil9 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil10 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil11 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil12 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil13 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli Moa IV 3 Habitat change Nil14 Oreichthys crenuchoides Pakhna Puti IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil15 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil16 Lepidocephalichthys







23 Ompok pabda Pabda III 12 Habitat change Nil24 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil25 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil26 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil27 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil28 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil29 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil30 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 60 Habitat change Nil31 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil32 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil33 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil34 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil35 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil36 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil37 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil38 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil


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39 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil40 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil41 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil42 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil43 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil44 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil45 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil



VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Local Panchayet1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Matsya samabay samity.

IX. Other Usages: Water extraction for boro agriculture, bank use for Jute rottening.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Remarkable nothing observed



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (023)………….. Dates of Survey: 14/04/2018 & 15/12/2019II. Location of Survey: Lalpool Beel (Parokati)

District: Alipurduar Block: APD-II GP: Joshordanga, Shamuktala Mouza: ParokatiIII. Type of Waterbody: Beel

IV. Details on the Waterbody1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°27'02''N & 89°42'52''E


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayedMean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Trend to be dries up during late winter.5. Bank: Slopy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total beel is the catchment area.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Ipomoea aquatic (Kalmi), Colocasia sp (Kochu), Nymphoides hydrophylla (Jalsuili), Eichornia sp. (Kochuripana), Hydrilla verticilata (Kureli), Ceratophylum demersum (Jalbotol brush).

1. Total cover: 70% of total surface2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded.



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil


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2 Osteobrama cotio cotio Mowa / Mourla IV 6 Available in fishery Nil3 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil4 Amblypharyngodon


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8 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil9 Danio dangila Chapling IV 6 Found in few pockets Nil10 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil11 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil12 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil13 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil14 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli Moa IV 3 Habitat change Nil15 Puntius phutunio Spottedsail barb / Phutuni


16 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil17 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil18 Lepidocephalichthys


19 Botia dario Botya / Bou Mach /Betrangi





24 Rita rita Rita III 24 Habitat change Nil25 Ompok pabda Pabda III 12 Habitat change Nil26 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil27 Amblyceps mangois Jal-Singi IV 12 Habitat change Nil28 Olyra longicaudata Bot-Singi IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil29 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil30 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil31 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil32 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil33 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil34 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil35 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil36 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 60 Habitat change Nil37 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil38 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil39 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil40 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil41 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil42 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil43 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil44 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil45 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil46 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil


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47 Badis assamensis Assam Napit Mach IV 3 Found in few pockets Nil48 Dario Dario Lal Napit Mach IV 2.5 Found in few pockets Nil49 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil50 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil51 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil52 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil53 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil54 Ctenops nobilis Frail Gurami IV 7 Found in few pockets Nil55 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil



VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Matsya samabay samity.

IX. Other Usages: Jute rottening.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Remarkable nothing observed.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (024)………….. Dates of Survey: 14/04/2018II. Location of Survey: Bangri river

District: Alipurduar Block: Kalchini GP: Khoyerbari Mouza: KhoyerbariIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody



V. Details on Hydrophytes: Nymphoides hydrophylla (Jal suili), Eichornia sp. (Kochuripana), Hydrillaverticilata (Kureli)

1. Total cover: 60% of surface water.2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded



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4 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil5 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil6 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil7 Botia dario Botya / Bou Mach /


8 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil9 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil10 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil11 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley /


12 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil13 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil14 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil15 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil16 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Local Panchyat


IX. Other Usages: Irrigation for agriculture.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Only eutrophication.


Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (0025)………….. Dates of Survey: 14/04/2018 & 15/12/2019

II. Location of Survey : Bania riverDistrict: Alipurduar Block: Kalchini GP: Hasimara Mouza: Bania basti


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1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody : 26°33'20''N & 89°24'20''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: 0.02h (10X20) m2

3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 2m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded in monsoon & dried up partially in winter.5. Bank: Slopy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies : Total area.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None recorded1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicabl.

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1 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil2 Barilius barila Boroli / Bairali III 11 Habitat change Nil3 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Available at upstream Nil4 Barilius shacra Ghakshi / Boroli IV 10 Habitat change Nil5 Barilius vagra Boroli / Chela IV 9 Habitat change Nil6 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil7 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /


8 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil9 Danio dangila Chapling IV 6 Found in few pockets Nil10 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil11 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil12 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil13 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil14 Oreichthys crenuchoides Pakhna Puti IV 5 Found in few pockets Nil15 Oreichthys cosuatis Bhuti Puti IV 5.5 Found in few pockets Nil16 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil17 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil18 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil19 Amblyceps mangois Jal-Singi IV 12 Habitat change Nil20 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil21 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil22 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil23 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil24 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil25 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 60 Habitat change Nil26 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil27 Channa amari Channa IV 18 Found in few pockets Nil28 Channa andrao Channa IV 20 Found in few pockets Nil


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29 Channa bleheri Channa IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil30 Channa gachua Channa III 16 Habitat change Nil31 Channa pomanensis Channa IV 22 Found in few pockets Nil32 Channa torsensis Channa III 18 Found in few pockets Nil33 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil34 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil35 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil36 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil37 Badis kanabos Naoa IV 2.5 Found in few pockets Nil38 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil39 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil40 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil41 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil42 Ctenops nobilis Frail Gurami IV 7 Found in few pockets Nil43 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Local Panchayat

1. Ownership : Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: No Management practice noticed

IX. Other Usages: None recordedX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations : None recorded



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (026)………….. Dates of Survey: 09/06/2018II. Location of Survey: Buri-Torsa river

District: Alipurduar Block: Falakata GP: Falakata Mouza: BaganbariIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody




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14 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil15 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil16 Batasio tengana Bhutani Tengra III 3.5 Found in rainy

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VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity

1. Ownership: Matsya Samabay Samity of Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Local body authority (Panchyat)




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I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (027)………….. Dates of Survey: 09/06/2018II. Location of Survey: Char-Torsa river

District: Alipurduar Block: Falakata GP: Falakata Mouza: RaichengaIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen through out the year.5. Bank: Sandy, Water extraction for boro agriculture.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total river is the catchment area, no otherconnectivity

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None recorded1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable.



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1 Tor putitora Putitor III 24 Early capture Nil2 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil3 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil4 Securicula gora Chela / Ghora Chela II 10 Habitat change Nil5 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil6 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy

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13 Schistura reticulofasciata Poia (Stone Loach) IV 8 Habitat change Nil14 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil15 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi Batashi / Tinkata IV 4.5 Habitat change Nil16 Batasio batasio Batashi / Tinkata III 5 Habitat change Nil17 Clupisoma garua Khaura / Gharua II 18 Habitat change Nil18 Eutropiichthys vacha Bacha II 18 Habitat change Nil19 Gogangra viridescens Kaoua Tengra / Kea-


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20 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil21 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil22 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): No past

abundance recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity

1. Ownership: Matsya Samabay Samity under Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Matsya samabay samity.



Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (028)………….. Dates of Survey: 09/06/2018

II. Location of Survey: Sanjai river (Branch of Torsha)District: Alipurduar Block: Falakata GP: Silbari Mouza: Silbari



3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded in monsoon & dried up partially in winter.5. Bank: Sandy & slopy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area / not marked

V. Details on Hydrophytes: None recorded1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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1 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil2 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil3 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy season Nil4 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil5 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil6 Puntius terio Teri-puthi II 5 Habitat change Nil7 Puntius ticto Tita-puthi / Tit-puthi II 6 Habitat change Nil


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9 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil10 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil11 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani /




16 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil17 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil18 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil19 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil20 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil21 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil22 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: Abundance not recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity

1. Ownership: Matsya Samabay Samity under Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: No Management practice noticed

IX. Other Usages: None recordedX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None recorded


Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (029)…….. Dates of Survey: 09/06/2018II. Location of Survey: Palashbari hut

District: Alipurduar Block: Falakata GP: Silbari Mouza: Palashbari hutIII. Type of Waterbody: Popular local Fish landing centreIV. Details on the Waterbody: It is a local hut surrounded by river Buri Torsha on its west & riverShiltorsha towards east.





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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Khoira II 7 Not assayed Nil2 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil3 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil4 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil5 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil6 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil7 Barilius barna Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra II 8 Found in rainy season Nil8 Amblypharyngodon


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10 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil11 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil12 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil13 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil14 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil15 Labeo dyocheilus Langsha / Ghor Rui II 26 Habitat change Nil16 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil17 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil18 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil19 Crossocheilus latius


20 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil21 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil22 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil23 Lepidocephalichthys




26 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil27 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil28 Glyptothorax telchitta Telchitta III 6.5 Habitat change Nil29 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil30 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil31 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil32 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil33 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil34 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil35 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil36 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil37 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil38 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil


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39 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil40 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil41 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil42 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil43 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil44 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil45 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil46 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil47 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil48 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicableVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:




Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (030)………….. Dates of Survey: 09/06/2018II. Location of Survey : Dolong river (near Falakata)

District: Alipurduar Block: Falakata GP: Falakata Mouza: Dolong moreIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Flooded in monsoon & dried up partially in winter.5. Bank: Slopy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Not marked

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Eichornia sp. (Kochuripana), Azolla pinnata (Tara pana), Hydrilla sp. (Kureli)1. Total cover: 40% of total surface2. Species diversity: (Abundance not recorded).



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1 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil2 Amblypharyngodon mola Maurala I 3.5 Available in Bill & Nil


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Pond3 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil4 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani I 6 Widely available Nil5 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil6 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil7 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil8 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil9 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli Moa IV 3 Habitat change Nil10 Lepidocephalichthys


11 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil12 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil13 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil14 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil15 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil16 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil17 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil18 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil19 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil20 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil21 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil22 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil23 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil24 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil25 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: Abundance not recorded

1. Molluscs: 1 sps recorded2. Crustaceans: 2 sp recorded3. Aquatic insects and arachnids: None found4. Annelids: None found5. Resident birds (waterhens, jacana etc): None sighted6. Regular Visiting birds (kingfishers, egrets etc.): No record7. Migratory ducks: None recorded8. Monitor lizards: None recorded9. Snakes: None recorded10. Mammals:: None recorded

VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices:1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: No Management practice noticed

IX. Other Usages: None recordedX. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: None recorded



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (031)………….. Dates of Survey: 09/06/2018II. Location of Survey : Gilandi river

District: Alipurduar Block: Falakata GP: Salbari Mouza: Paschim SalbariIII. Type of Waterbody: River


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3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayedMean: 4m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Evergreen through out the year.5. Bank: Slopy, Water extraction for boro agriculture, & rottening of Jute.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total river is the catchment area, no otherconnectivity

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Only sub-mearged algae recorded1. Total cover: Not applicable2. Species diversity: Not applicable



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6 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil7 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil8 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil9 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil10 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil11 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli Moa IV 3 Habitat change Nil12 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil13 Lepidocephalichthys




16 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil17 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil18 Chandramara



19 Ompok pabda Pabda III 12 Habitat change Nil20 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil21 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil22 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil23 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil24 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 60 Habitat change Nil25 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil


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26 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil27 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil28 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil29 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil30 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil31 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil32 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil33 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil34 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil35 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil36 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil37 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil38 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil


abundance recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Local Panchayet

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Matsya samabay samity.

IX. Other Usages: Water extraction for boro agriculture, bank use for Jute rottening.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Remarkable nothing observed



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (032)………….. Dates of Survey: 16/06/2018 & 15/12/2019

II. Location of Survey: Dourmara Chara (Beel)District: Alipurduar Block: Kamakhyaguri GP: Kamakhyaguri Mouza: Pakriguri

III. Type of Waterbody: Beel



3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayedMean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Trend to be dries up during late winter.5. Bank: Slopy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total beel is the catchment area.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Ipomoea aquatic (Kalmi), Colocasia sp (Kochu), Nymphoides hydrophylla (Jalsuili), Eichornia sp. (Kochuripana), Hydrilla verticilata (Kureli), Ceratophylum demersum (Jalbotol brush).

1. Total cover: 60% of total surface2. Species diversity: Abundance not recorded.


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6 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil7 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil8 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil9 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil10 Puntius gelius Golden barb / Teli Moa IV 3 Habitat change Nil11 Puntius phutunio Spottedsail barb / Phutuni


12 Acanthocobitis botia Ghar-poia / Khorkey II 9 Habitat change Nil13 Schistura multifasciatus Gharpoia III 8 Habitat change Nil14 Lepidocephalichthys


15 Botia dario Botya / Bou Mach III 7 Habitat change Nil16 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil17 Rita rita Rita III 24 Habitat change Nil18 Amblyceps mangois Jal-Singi IV 12 Habitat change Nil19 Olyra longicaudata Bot-Singi IV 14 Found in few pockets Nil20 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil21 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil22 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil23 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil24 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil25 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil26 Microphis deocata Nol mach / Gharial mach IV 21 Habitat change Nil27 Monopterus cuchia Kuchia III 60 Habitat change Nil28 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil29 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil30 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil31 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil32 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil33 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil34 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil35 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil


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36 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil37 Badis assamensis Assam Napit Mach IV 3 Found in few pockets Nil38 Dario Dario Lal Napit Mach IV 2.5 Found in few pockets Nil39 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil40 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil41 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil42 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil43 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil44 Ctenops nobilis Frail Gurami IV 7 Found in few pockets Nil45 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


abundance recordedVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Matsya Samabay Samity

1. Ownership: Panchayet (Khaas)2. Notes on managements: Matsya samabay samity.

IX. Other Usages: Jute rottening.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: Remarkable nothing observed.



I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (033)………….. Dates of Survey: 16/06/2018 & 15/12/2019II. Location of Survey: Ghoramara river

District: Alipurduar Block: Kamakhyaguri GP: Kamakhyaguri Mouza: ChekoIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody


3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Dried up during late winter.5. Bank: Slopy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Nymphoides hydrophylla (Jal suili), Eichornia sp. (Kochuripana), Hydrillaverticilata (Kureli)




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2 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil3 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani I 6 Widely available Nil4 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil5 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil6 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil7 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil8 Botia dario Botya / Bou Mach /


9 Botia lohachata Ghutur Poa / Baghlata III 7 Habitat change Nil10 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil11 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil12 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil13 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil14 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil15 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil16 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil17 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil18 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil19 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil



IX. Other Usages: Irrigation for agriculture.X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable pollution noticed.


Schedule for Field Data Collection (I-X points)(Each for a single wetland or a cluster of similar smaller wetlands like ponds in a village/mouza)I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (034)…….. Dates of Survey: 23/06/2018II. Location of Survey: Falakata bazar

District: Alipurduar Block: Falakata GP: Falakata Mouza: Falakata MunicipalityIII. Type of Waterbody: Popular local Fish landing centre


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IV. Details on the Waterbody: It is a local popular fish market.1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°30'52''N & 89°01'54''E2. Area (in m2 or km2) under the waterbody: Does not arise3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not applicable Mean: Not applicable4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Not applicable5. Bank: Not applicable6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Not applicable




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1 Gudusia chapra Chapila / Khoira II 7 Not assayed Nil2 Notopterus notopterus Fali / Folui I 24 Available in fishery Nil3 Chitala chitala Chital II 42 Available in fishery Nil4 Anguilla bengalensis Bamos IV 120 Habitat change Migratory5 Catla catla Katla / Katal I 35 Available in fishery Nil6 Chagunius chagunio Pithkanta I 14 Major in river Nil7 Cyprinion semiplotum Chepti II 12 Habitat change Nil8 Raiamas bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola II 16 Habitat change er Nil9 Amblypharyngodon


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13 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil14 Brachydanio rerio Anju / Zebra fish II 3 Available Nil15 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil16 Labeo rohita Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu I 42 Available in fishery Nil17 Bangana dero Gharea / Kursha II 38 Habitat change Nil18 Labeo bata Bata I 20 Habitat change Nil19 Bangana ariza Bhagna Bata II 26 Habitat change Nil20 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil21 Puntius conchonius Kanchan Puthi II 8 Habitat change Nil22 Crossocheilus latius


23 Garra lamta Kushuma II 10 Habitat change Nil24 Psilorhynchus sucatio Nou-chata / Balitita II 6 Habitat change Nil25 Psilorhynchus balitora Baluchata / Titari I 4 Habitat change Nil26 Schistura beavani Poia III 5.5 Recorded from

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28 Somileptes gongota Guttum /Gongota Loach III 9 Habitat change Nil29 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil30 Mystus tengra Godhuli Tengra II 9 Habitat change Nil31 Wallago attu Boal III 48 Habitat change Nil32 Glyptothorax telchitta Telchitta III 6.5 Habitat change Nil33 Clarias batrachus Magur I 24 Available in fishery Nil34 Heteropneustes fossilis Singi / Sing I 16 Available in fishery Nil35 Chaca chaca Chega III 21 Habitat change Nil36 Aplocheilus panchax Te-chokha II 4.5 Common in bill, pond Nil37 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley / Khata II 18 Habitat change Nil38 Mastacembelus armatus Bam /Bain I 54 Habitat change Nil39 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil40 Macrognathus pancalus Pankal / Pakal / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil41 Channa marulius Shal III 48 Habitat change Nil42 Channa striata Shol II 40 Habitat change Nil43 Channa orientalis Chang I 18 Habitat change Nil44 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil45 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil46 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil47 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil48 Glossogobius giuris Balia / Beley II 10 Habitat change Nil49 Anabas testudineus Koi I 11 Available in fishery Nil50 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil51 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil52 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil

Abundance Category: I = Very Common; II = Common; III = Rare; IV = Very Rare; V = Absent / Not foundVII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody (water and/or the bank): Not applicableVIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Local Panchayet





I. Surveyed by: Dr. Debashis Das (035)………….. Dates of Survey: 12/10/2018II. Location of Survey: Jorai river

District: Alipurduar Block: Kumargram GP: Kumargram Mouza: LaskarparaIII. Type of Waterbody: RiverIV. Details on the Waterbody

1. Exact Location (preferably GPS definitions) of the waterbody: 26°28'21''N & 89°49'34''E


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3. Depth (in m) at maximum water level: Mode: Not assayed Mean: 3m4. Seasonal fluctuations in water level: Dried up during late winter.5. Bank: Slopy & muddy.6. Catchment area and connectivity with other waterbodies: Total area.

V. Details on Hydrophytes: Eichornia sp. (Kochuripana), Hydrilla verticilata (Kureli), Nymphoideshydrophylla (Jal suili).




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1 Esomus danricus Darika I 4 Widely available Nil2 Rasbora daniconius Darkina / Dankani I 6 Widely available Nil3 Devario devario Chebli / Chapchata II 6 Widely available Nil4 Bengala elanga Darkina / Elanga I 3 Widely available Nil5 Puntius sophore Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi I 7 Widely available Nil6 Botia dario Botya / Bou Mach /


7 Mystus vittatus Tengra I 8 Common in bill Nil8 Hara jerdoni Tarkanta / konakanta III 4 Habitat change Nil9 Channa punctata Sati / Taki (Lata) I 18 Habitat change Nil10 Xenentodon cancila Kankley / Kakley /


11 Macrognathus aculeatus Guchi / Gota I 16 Habitat change Nil12 Parambassis ranga Ranga Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil13 Pseudambassis baculis Chanda I 3.5 Widespread Nil14 Nandus nandus Bheda / Meni II 10 Available in bill Nil15 Badis badis Napit Mach / Bot Koi II 7 Habitat change Nil16 Badis kanabos Naoa IV 2.5 Found in few

pocketsNil

17 Badis assamensis Assam Napit Mach IV 3 Found in fewpockets

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18 Dario Dario Lal Napit Mach IV 2.5 Found in fewpockets

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19 Trichogaster fasciatus Khalisha / Kholsa I 7 Widespread Nil20 Trichogaster labiosa Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa I 5.5 Widespread Nil21 Trichogaster chuna Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) III 4.5 Habitat change Nil22 Tetraodon cutcutia Tepa / Tayapa II 6 Habitat change Nil


VII. Notes on other Fauna inhabiting/visiting the waterbody: None recorded

VIII. Notes on Ownership and Management Practices: Local Panchyat


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IX. Other Usages: Irrigation for agriculture & common household use.

X. Notes on Pollutions and other degradations: No remarkable pollution noticed.


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The author is grateful to the West Bengal Biodiversity Board (WBBB) for financial assistance and to the

authorities of Tufanganj Mahavidyalaya for giving permission to carry out the work.

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Annexure-3CHECK LIST OF WILD FISHES RECORDED FROM JALPAIGURI & ALIPURDUAR DISTRICTS OF

WEST BENGAL

Sl.No. Scientific name Common / Local name

IUCN Status(ver 3.1)

CLASS: PISCESORDER: CLUPEIFORMESFAMILY: CLUPEIDAE

1 Gudusia chapra (Hamilton, 1822) Chapila / Korti / Khoira LC

ORDER: OSTEOGLOSSIFORMESFAMILY: NOTOPTERIDAE

2 Notopterus notopterus (Pallas, 1769) Fali / Folui LC3 Chitala chitala (Hamilton, 1822) Chital NT

FAMILY: ANGUILLIDAE4 Anguilla bengalensis (Gray, 1831) Bamos NT

FAMILY: OPHICHTHIDAE5 Pisodonophis boro (Hamilton, 1822) Chei balu LC

ORDER: CYPRINIFORMESFAMILY: CYPRINIDAESUB FAMILY: Cyprininae

6 Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822) Putitor / Mahseer NT7 Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822) Putitor EN A4acde8 Neolissochilus hexagonolepis (McClelland,

1839)Katli NT

9 Catla catla (Hamilton, 1822) Katla / Katal NA10 Osteobrama cotio cotio (Hamilton, 1822) Mowa / Mourla / Chanda LC11 Chagunius chagunio (Hamilton, 1822) Pithkanta LC12 Cyprinion semiplotum (McClelland, 1839) Chepti VU

A2acde+3cde

SUB FAMILY: Cultrinae13 Securicula gora (Hamilton, 1822) Chela / Ghora Chela LC

SUB FAMILY: Rasborinae14 Aspidoparia jaya (Hamilton, 1822) Boroli / Bairali LC15 Cabdio morar (Hamilton, 1822) Boroli / Bairali LC16 Raiamas bola (Hamilton, 1822) B. bola Ghol / Sikari / Bola / Alan /

BoroliLC

17 Barilius barila (Hamilton, 1822) Boroli / Bairali LC18 Barilius barna (Hamilton, 1822) Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra /

Boroli / PithaluLC

19 Barilius bendelisis (Hamilton, 1807) Kaksa / Darangi Ghakshi/Boroli / Kelu

LC

20 Barilius shacra (Hamilton, 1822) Ghakshi / Boroli LC21 Barilius vagra (Hamilton, 1822) Boroli / Chela LC

SUB FAMILY: Danioninae22 Amblypharyngodon microlepis (Bleeker,

1853)Mourla LC

23 Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, 1822) Maurala LC24 Esomus danricus (Hamilton, 1822) Darika LC25 Rasbora daniconius (Hamilton, 1822) Darkina / Dankani / Dadhika LC26 Devario devario (Hamilton, 1822) Chapling / Debra / Chebli /

ChapchataLC

27 Devario aequipinnatus (McClelland, 1839) Chapling LC

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28 Danio dangila (Hamilton, 1822) Chapling LC29 Brachydanio rerio (Hamilton, 1822) Anju / Zebra fish NA30 Bengala elanga (Hamilton, 1822) Darkina / Elanga NA

SUB FAMILY: Labeoninae31 Cirrhinus cirrhosus (Bloch, 1795) Mrigal VU D232 Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu LC33 Bangana dero (Hamilton, 1822) Gharea / Kursha LC34 Labeo gonius (Hamilton, 1822) Kurchi / Goni LC35 Labeo bata (Hamilton, 1822) Bata LC36 Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822) Kalbaus LC37 Labeo dyocheilus (McClelland 1839) Langsha / Ghor Rui LC38 Bangana ariza (Hamilton, 1807) Bhagna Bata LC

SUB FAMILY: Barbinae39 Schizothorax progastus Osla LC40 Schizothorax richardsoni Osla LC41 Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822) Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi LC42 Puntius conchonius (Hamilton, 1822) Kanchan Puthi LC43 Puntius gelius (Hamilton, 1822) Golden barb / Teli Moa /

Tepi MolaLC

44 Puntius terio (Hamilton, 1822) Teri-puthi LC45 Puntius ticto (Hamilton, 1822) Tita-puthi / Tit-puthi LC46 Puntius phutunio (Hamilton, 1822) Spottedsail barb / Phutuni

PutiLC

47 Systomus sarana (Hamilton, 1822) Sar-puthi / Saral-puthi LC48 Oreichthys crenuchoides (Schäfer, 2009) Pakhna Puti DD49 Oreichthys cosuatis (Hamilton, 1822) Bhuti Puti LC

SUB FAMILY: Garrinae50 Crossocheilus latius latius (Hamilton, 1822) Kalagachi LC51 Garra lamta (Hamilton, 1822) Kushuma LC52 Garra birostrise (Hamilton, 1822) Kushuma LC

FAMILY: PSILORHYNCHIDAE53 Psilorhynchus sucatio (Hamilton, 1822) Baluchata / Nou-chata /

Balitita / KakshiLC

54 Psilorhynchus balitora (Hamilton, 1822) Baluchata / Titari LC

FAMILY: NEMACHEILIDAE55 Acanthocobitis botia (Hamilton, 1822) Ghar-poia / Khorkey LC56 Nemacheilus corica (Hamilton, 1822) Kharika57 Schistura beavani ((Günther, 1868) Poia LC58 Schistura scaturigina (McClelland, 1839) Poia LC59 Schistura multifasciatus (Day, 1878) Gharpoia LC60 Schistura savona (Hamilton, 1822) Pahari poia LC61 Schistura scaturigina (McClelland, 1839) Pahari poia (Stone Loach) LC62 Schistura reticulofasciata (Singh &

Banarescu, 1982)Poia (Stone Loach) LC

FAMILY: COBITIDAESUB FAMILY: Cobitinae

63 Lepidocephalichthys guntea (Hamilton, 1822) Poia / Poa LC64 Somileptes gongota (Hamilton, 1822) Guttum /Gongota Loach NA

SUB FAMILY: Botiinae65 Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822) Botya / Bou Mach / Betrangi LC66 Botia lohachata (Chaudhuri, 1912) Ghutur Poa / Baghlata NA

ORDER: SILURIFORMESFAMILY: ERETHISTIDAE

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67 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi (Hora, 1921) Batashi / Tinkata LC68 Pseudolaguvia shawi (Hora, 1921) Batashi / Tinkata LC69 Erethistoides montana (Hora, 1950) Bot Magur (River Catfish) DD

FAMILY: BAGRIDAE70 Batasio tengana (Hamilton, 1822) Bhutani Tengra LC71 Batasio batasio (Hamilton, 1822) Batashi / Tinkata LC72 Mystus vittatus (Bloch, 1794) Tengra LC73 Mystus tengra (Hamilton, 1822) Godhuli Tengra LC74 Chandramara chandramara (Jayaraman,

1972)Gutha tengra / kucho tengra LC

75 Mystus bleekeri (Day, 1877) Golsa Tengra LC76 Rita rita (Hamilton, 1822) Rita LC77 Sperata seenghala (Sykes, 1839) Guchi Aar LC78 Sperata aor (Hamilton, 1822) Aar LC

FAMILY: SILURIDAE79 Ompok pabo (Hamilton, 1822) Pabda NT80 Ompok pabda (Hamilton, 1822) Pabda NT81 Wallago attu (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Boal NT

FAMILY: SCHILBEIDAESUB FAMILY: Ailiinae

82 Ailia coila (Hamilton, 1822) Kajuli / Banspati NT

SUB FAMILY: Schilbeinae83 Clupisoma garua (Hamilton, 1822) Khaura / Gharua LC84 Eutropiichthys vacha (Hamilton, 1822) Bacha LC

FAMILY: AMBLYCIPITIDAE85 Amblyceps mangois (Hamilton, 1822) Jal-Singi LC

FAMILY: OLYRIDAE86 Olyra longicaudata (McClelland, 1842) Bot-Singi LC

FAMILY: SISORIDAE87 Ailsa / Ghora kanta LC88 Glyptothorax telchitta (Hamilton, 1822) Telchitta LC89 Gogangra viridescens (Hamilton, 1822) Kaoua Tengra / Kea-Kanta LC90 Bagarius bagarius (Hamilton, 1822) Bagha Aar NT91 Hara jerdoni (Day, 1870) Tarkanta / konakanta LC92 Conta conta (Hamilton, 1822) Tiktiki Mach DD93 Pseudecheneis sulcata (McClelland, 1842) Bhut Magur (Sucker throat

Catfish)LC

FAMILY: CLARIIDAE94 Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus, 1758) Magur LC

FAMILY: HETEROPNEUSTIDAE95 Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch, 1794) Singi / Sing LC

FAMILY: CHACIDAE96 Chaca chaca (Hamilton, 1822) Chega NA

ORDER: CYPRINODONTIFORMESFAMILY: APLOCHEILIDAE

97 Aplocheilus panchax (Hamilton, 1822) Te-chokha LC

ORDER: BELONIFORMESFAMILY: BELONIDAE

98 Xenentodon cancila (Hamilton, 1822) Kankley / Kakley / Khata LC

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FAMILY: SYNGNATHIDAE99 Microphis deocata (Hamilton, 1822) Nol mach / Gharial mach NT

ORDER: SYNBRANCHIFORMESFAMILY: SYNBRANCHIDAE

100 Monopterus cuchia (Hamilton, 1822) Kuchia LC

FAMILY: MASTACEMBELIDAE101 Mastacembelus armatus (Lacepede, 1800) Bam /Bain LC102 Macrognathus aculeatus (Bloch, 1786) Guchi / Gota NA103 Macrognathus pancalus (Hamilton, 1822) Pankal / Pakal / Gota LC

ORDER: PERCIFORMESFAMILY: CHANNIDAE

104 Channa marulius (Hamilton, 1822) Shal LC105 Channa striata (Bloch, 1793) Shol LC106 Channa orientalis (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Chang NA107 Channa punctata (Bloch, 1793) Sati / Taki (Lata) LC108 Channa amari (Dey, et al., 2019) Channa No record109 Channa andrao (Britz, 2013) Channa110 Channa bleheri (Vierki, 1991) Channa111 Channa gachua (Hamilton, 1822) Channa112 Channa pomanensis (Gurumayam & Tamang,

2016)Channa

113 Channa torsensis (Dey, et al., 2019) Channa No record

FAMILY: AMBASSIDAE114 Chanda nama (Hamilton, 1822) Nama Chanda LC115 Parambassis ranga (Hamilton, 1822) Ranga Chanda / Lal-chanda

(Indian Glassy Fish)LC

116 Pseudambassis baculis (Hamilton, 1822) Chanda LC

FAMILY: NANDIDAESUB FAMILY: Nandinae

117 Nandus nandus (Hamilton, 1822) Bheda / Meni LC

SUB FAMILY: Badinae118 Badis badis (Hamilton, 1822) Napit Mach / Bot Koi / Naoa LC119 Badis kanabos (Kullander & Britz, 2002) Naoa LC120 Badis assamensis (Ahl, 1937) Assam Napit Mach LC121 Dario Dario (Hamilton, 1822) Lal Napit Mach LC

FAMILY: MUGILIDAE122 Rhinomugil corsula (Hamilton, 1822) Fasalla / Kharsula LC123 Sicamugil cascasia (Hamilton, 1822) Khaskhasia / Parse LC

FAMILY: GOBIIDAESUB FAMILY: Gobiinae

124 Glossogobius giuris (Hamilton, 1822) Balia / Beley LC

FAMILY: ANABANTIDAE125 Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792) Koi DD

FAMILY: OSPHRONEMIDAESUB FAMILY: Luciocephalinae

126 Trichogaster fasciatus (Bloch & Schneider,1801)

Khalisha / Kholsa NA

127 Trichogaster labiosa (Day, 1877) Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa NA128 Trichogaster chuna (Hamilton, 1822) Chuna kholisha (Dhutra) LC129 Ctenops nobilis ((McClealland, 1845) Frail Gurami (Madhumala) LC

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ORDER: TETRAODONTIFORMESFAMILY: TETRAODONTIDAE

130 Tetraodon cutcutia (Hamilton, 1822) Tepa / Tayapa LC

Note: LC=Least Concern; NT= Near Threatened; EN=Endangered; NA= Not assessed; VU=Vulnerable; DD= DataDeficient.

LIST OF EXOTIC FISHES RECORDED FROM JALPAIGURI AND ALIPURDUAR DISTRICTS OF WESTBENGAL

Sl.No. Scientific name Common / Local name

CLASS: PISCESORDER: CYPRINIFORMESFAMILY: CYPRINIDAE

1 Hypophthalmichthys nobilis (J. Richardson, 1845) Bighead carp2 Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758 Common carp / American Rui3 Ctenopharyngodon idella (Cuvier & Valenciennes,

1844)Grass carp

4 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes, 1844) Silver carp5 Barbonymus gonionotus (Bleeker, 1850) Java barb / silver barb / China Puti

ORDER: CYPRINODONTIFORMESFAMILY: POECILIIDAE

6 Gambusia affinis (S. F. Baird & Girard, 1853) Gambusia7 Poecilia reticulate W. K. H. Peters, 1859 Guppy

ORDER: SILURIFORMESFAMILY: CLARIIDAE

8 Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) African sharptooth catfish / ThailandMagur

FAMILY: LORICARIIDAE9 Hypostomus guacari Lacepède, 1803 Crocodile fish

ORDER: PERCIFORMESFAMILY: CICHLIDAE

10 Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Tilapia11 Oreochromis mossambicus (W. K. H. Peters, 1852) Tilapia

ORDER: CHARACIFORMESFAMILY: SERRASALMIDAE

12 Piaractus brachypomus (G. Cuvier, 1818) Red-bellied pacu / Rupchanda

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Annexure-4PICTORIAL PRESENTATION OF FRESH WATER WILD FISHES RECORDED FROM

JALPAIGURI & ALIPURDUAR DISTRICTS OF WEST BENGAL

SlCommon / Local name /Scientific name Photographs recorded

1 Gudusia chapra (Hamilton, 1822)Chapila / Korti / KhoiraFAMILY: CLUPEIDAEORDER: CLUPEIFORMES

2 Notopterus notopterus (Pallas, 1769)Fali / FoluiFAMILY: NOTOPTERIDAEORDER:OSTEOGLOSSIFORMES

3 Chitala chitala (Hamilton, 1822)Chital

4 Anguilla bengalensis (Gray, 1831)BamosFAMILY: ANGUILLIDAE

5 Pisodonophis boro (Hamilton, 1822)Chei baluFAMILY: OPHICHTHIDAE

6 Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822)Putitor / MahseerSUB FAMILY: CyprininaeFAMILY: CYPRINIDAEORDER: CYPRINIFORMES

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7 Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822)Putitor (EN A4acde)

8 Neolissochilus hexagonolepis(McClelland, 1839)Katli

9 Catla catla (Hamilton, 1822)Katla / Katal

10 Osteobrama cotio cotio (Hamilton,1822)Mowa / Mourla / Chanda

11 Chagunius chagunio (Hamilton,1822)Pithkanta

12 Cyprinion semiplotum (McClelland,1839) (VU: A2acde+3cde)Chepti

13 Securicula gora (Hamilton, 1822)Chela / Ghora ChelaSUB FAMILY: Cultrinae

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14 Aspidoparia jaya (Hamilton, 1822)Boroli / BairaliSUB FAMILY: Rasborinae

15 Cabdio morar (Hamilton, 1822)Boroli / Bairali

16 Raiamas bola (Hamilton, 1822) B.bolaGhol / Sikari / Bola / Alan / Boroli

17 Barilius barila (Hamilton, 1822)Boroli / Bairali

18 Barilius barna (Hamilton, 1822)Dagi Ghakshi / Chipra / Boroli /Pithalu

19 Barilius bendelisis (Hamilton, 1807)Kaksa / Darangi Ghakshi/ Boroli /Kelu

20 Barilius shacra (Hamilton, 1822)Ghakshi / Boroli

21 Barilius vagra (Hamilton, 1822)Boroli / Bolla

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22 Amblypharyngodon microlepis(Bleeker, 1853)MourlaSUB FAMILY: Danioninae

23 Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton,1822)Maurala

24 Esomus danricus (Hamilton, 1822)Darika

25 Rasbora daniconius (Hamilton, 1822)Darkina / Dankani / Dadhika

26 Devario devario (Hamilton, 1822)Chapling / Debra / Chebli / Chapchata

27 Devario aequipinnatus (McClelland,1839)Chapling

28 Danio dangila (Hamilton, 1822)Chapling

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29 Brachydanio rerio (Hamilton, 1822)Anju / Zebra fish

30 Bengala elanga (Hamilton, 1822)Darkina / Elanga

31 Cirrhinus cirrhosus (Bloch, 1795)Mrigal (VU: D2)SUB FAMILY: Labeoninae

32 Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822)Ruhi / Rui/ Rohu

33 Bangana dero (Hamilton, 1822)Gharea / Kursha

34 Labeo gonius (Hamilton, 1822)Kurchi / Goni

35 Labeo bata (Hamilton, 1822)Bata

36 Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822)Kalbaus

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37 Labeo dyocheilus (McClelland 1839)Langsha / Ghor Rui

38 Bangana ariza (Hamilton, 1807)Bhagna Bata

39 Schizothorax progastusOslaSUB FAMILY: Barbinae

40 Schizothorax richardsoniOsla(Courtesy: UGC)

41 Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822)Deshi Puthi / Jat Puthi

42 Puntius conchonius (Hamilton, 1822)Kanchan Puthi

43 Puntius gelius (Hamilton, 1822)Golden barb / Teli Moa / Tepi Mola

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44 Puntius terio (Hamilton, 1822)Teri-puthi

45 Puntius ticto (Hamilton, 1822)Tita-puthi / Tit-puthi

46 Puntius phutunio (Hamilton, 1822)Spottedsail barb / Phutuni Puti

47 Systomus sarana (Hamilton, 1822)Sar-puthi / Saral-puthi

48 Oreichthys crenuchoides (Schafer,2009)Pakhna Puti

49 Oreichthys cosuatis (Hamilton, 1822)Bhuti Puti

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50 Crossocheilus latius latius (Hamilton,1822)Kalagachi

51 Garra lamta (Hamilton, 1822)KushumaSUB FAMILY: Garrinae

52 Garra birostrise (Hamilton, 1822)Kushuma

53 Psilorhynchus sucatio (Hamilton,1822)Baluchata / Nou-chata / Balitita /Kakshi

FAMILY: PSILORHYNCHIDAE

54 Psilorhynchus balitora (Hamilton,1822)Baluchata / Titari

55 Acanthocobitis botia (Hamilton,1822)Ghar-poia / KhorkeyFAMILY: NEMACHEILIDAE

56 Nemacheilus corica (Hamilton, 1822)Kharika

57 Schistura beavani ((Günther, 1868)Poia

58 Schistura scaturigina (McClelland,1839)Pahari poia (Stone Loach)

59 Schistura multifasciatus (Day, 1878)Gharpoia

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61 Schistura savona (Hamilton, 1822)Pahari poia

62 Schistura reticulofasciata (Singh &Banarescu, 1982)Poia (Stone Loach)

63 Lepidocephalichthys guntea(Hamilton, 1822)Poia / PoaSUB FAMILY: CobitinaeFAMILY: COBITIDAE

64 Somileptes gongota (Hamilton, 1822)Guttum /Gongota Loach

65 Botia dario (Hamilton, 1822)Botya / Bou Mach / BetrangiSUB FAMILY: Botiinae

66 Botia lohachata (Chaudhuri, 1912)Ghutur Poa / Baghlata

67 Pseudolaguvia ribeiroi (Hora, 1921)Batashi / TinkataFAMILY: ERETHISTIDAEORDER: SILURIFORMES

68 Pseudolaguvia shawi (Hora, 1921)Batashi / Tinkata

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69 Erethistoides montana (Hora, 1950)Bot Magur (River Catfish)

70 Batasio tengana (Hamilton, 1822)Bhutani TengraFAMILY: BAGRIDAE

71 Batasio batasio (Hamilton, 1822)Batashi / Tinkata

72 Mystus vittatus (Bloch, 1794)Tengra

73 Mystus tengra (Hamilton, 1822)Godhuli Tengra

74 Chandramara chandramara(Jayaraman, 1972)Gutha tengra / kucho tengra

75 Mystus bleekeri (Day, 1877)Golsa Tengra

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76 Rita rita (Hamilton, 1822)Rita

77 Sperata seenghala (Sykes, 1839)Guchi Aar

78 Sperata aor (Hamilton, 1822)Aar

79 Ompok pabo (Hamilton, 1822)PabdaFAMILY: SILURIDAE

80 Ompok pabda (Hamilton, 1822)Pabda

81 Wallago attu (Bloch & Schneider,1801)Boal

82 Ailia coila (Hamilton, 1822)Kajuli / BanspatiSUB FAMILY: AiliinaeFAMILY: SCHILBEIDAE

83 Clupisoma garua (Hamilton, 1822)Khaura / GharuaSUB FAMILY: Schilbeinae

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84 Eutropiichthys vacha (Hamilton,1822)Bacha

85 Amblyceps mangois (Hamilton, 1822)Jal-SingiFAMILY: AMBLYCIPITIDAE

86 Olyra longicaudata (McClelland,1842)Bot-SingiFAMILY: OLYRIDAE

87 Nagra assamensis (Sen & Biswas,1994)Ailsa / Ghora kantaFAMILY: SISORIDAE

88 Glyptothorax telchitta (Hamilton,1822)Telchitta

89 Gogangra viridescens (Hamilton,1822)Kaoua Tengra / Kea-Kanta

90 Bagarius bagarius (Hamilton, 1822)Bagha Aar

91 Hara jerdoni (Day, 1870)Tarkanta / konakanta

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92 Conta conta (Hamilton, 1822)Tiktiki Mach

93 Pseudecheneis sulcata (McClelland,1842)Bhut Magur (Sucker throat Catfish)

94 Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus, 1758)MagurFAMILY: CLARIIDAE

95 Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch, 1794)Singi / SingFAMILY: HETEROPNEUSTIDAE

96 Chaca chaca (Hamilton, 1822)ChegaFAMILY: CHACIDAE

97 Aplocheilus panchax (Hamilton,1822)Te-chokhaFAMILY: APLOCHEILIDAEORDER:CYPRINODONTIFORMES

98 Xenentodon cancila (Hamilton, 1822)Kankley / Kakley / KhataFAMILY: BELONIDAEORDER: BELONIFORMES

99 Microphis deocata (Hamilton, 1822)Nol mach / Gharial machFAMILY: SYNGNATHIDAE

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100 Monopterus cuchia (Hamilton, 1822)KuchiaFAMILY: SYNBRANCHIDAEORDER: SYNBRANCHIFORMES

101 Mastacembelus armatus (Lacepede,1800)Bam /BainFAMILY: MASTACEMBELIDAE

102 Macrognathus aculeatus (Bloch,1786)Guchi / Gota

103 Macrognathus pancalus (Hamilton,1822)Pankal / Pakal / Gota

104 Channa marulius (Hamilton, 1822)ShalFAMILY: CHANNIDAEORDER: PERCIFORMES

105 Channa striata (Bloch, 1793)Shol

106 Channa orientalis (Bloch &Schneider, 1801)Chang

107 Channa punctata (Bloch, 1793)Sati / Taki (Lata)

108 Channa amari (Dey, et al., 2019)Channa

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109 Channa andrao (Britz, 2013)Channa

110 Channa bleheri (Vierki, 1991)Channa

111 Channa gachua (Hamilton, 1822)Channa

112 Channa pomanensis (Gurumayam &Tamang, 2016)Channa

113 Channa torsensis (Dey, et al., 2018)Channa

114 Chanda nama (Hamilton, 1822)Nama ChandaFAMILY: AMBASSIDAE

115 Parambassis ranga (Hamilton, 1822)Ranga Chanda / Lal-chanda (IndianGlassy Fish)

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116 Pseudambassis baculis (Hamilton,1822)Chanda

117 Nandus nandus (Hamilton, 1822)Bheda / MeniSUB FAMILY: NandinaeFAMILY: NANDIDAE

118 Badis badis (Hamilton, 1822)Napit Mach / Bot Koi / NaoaSUB FAMILY: Badinae

119 Badis kanabos (Kullander & Britz,2002)Naoa

120 Badis assamensis (Ahl, 1937)Assam Napit Mach

121 Dario Dario (Hamilton, 1822)Lal Napit Mach (Scarlet Badis)

122 Rhinomugil corsula (Hamilton, 1822)Fasalla / KharsulaFAMILY: MUGILIDAE

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123 Sicamugil cascasia (Hamilton, 1822)Khaskhasia / Parse

124 Glossogobius giuris (Hamilton, 1822)Balia / BeleySUB FAMILY: GobiinaeFAMILY: GOBIIDAE

125 Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792)KoiFAMILY: ANABANTIDAE

126 Trichogaster fasciatus (Bloch &Schneider, 1801)Khalisha / KholsaSUB FAMILY: LuciocephalinaeFAMILY: OSPHRONEMIDAE

127 Trichogaster labiosa (Day, 1877)Ranga-kholisha / Kholsa

128 Trichogaster chuna (Hamilton, 1822)Chuna kholisha (Dhutra)

129 Ctenops nobilis ((McClealland, 1845)Frail Gurami (Madhumala)

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130 Tetraodon cutcutia (Hamilton, 1822)Tepa / TayapaFAMILY: TETRAODONTIDAEORDER:TETRAODONTIFORMES

LIST OF EXOTIC FISHES RECORDED FROM JALPAIGURI & ALIPURDUAR DISTRICTS OF WESTBENGAL

Sl Common / Local name /Scientific name

Photographs recorded

1HypophthalmichthysnobilisBighead carp

2Cyprinus carpioCommon carp /American Rui

3Ctenopharyngodon idellaGrass carp

4HypophthalmichthysmolitrixSilver carp

5Barbonymus gonionotusJava barb / silver barb /China Puti

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6Gambusia affinisGambusia

7Poecilia reticulateGuppy(Courtesy: Google)

8Clarias gariepinusAfrican sharptoothcatfish / Thailand Magur

9Hypostomus guacariCrocodile fish

10Oreochromis niloticusTilapia

11OreochromismossambicusTilapia

12Piaractus brachypomusRed-bellied pacu /Rupchanda

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Annexure-5LIST & PHOTOGRAPHS OF EIDIBLE FRESH WATER CRUSTACEA & MOLLUSCARECORDED FROM JALPAIGURI & ALIPURDUAR DISTRICTS OF WEST BENGAL

PhotoNo.

Scientific name /Common / localname

Photograph

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Phy: ArthropodaSb Phy: CrustaceaClass: MalacostracaOrder: DecapodaFamily: PalaemonidaeMacrobrachiumlamarrei (H. MilneEdwards, 1837)Galda Chingri

2

Macrobrachiumassamense (Tiwari,1958)Icha / Chingri

3 Macrobrachium nobiliiIcha / Chingri

4UnidentifiedIcha / Chingri

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5

Phy: ArthropodaSb Phy: CrustaceaClass: MalacostracaOrder: DecapodaFamily: Atyidae

Neocardina davidiBlue morph shrimph

6Neocardina davidiGreen morph shrimph

7Neocardina davidiCherry shrimph

8Unidentified Shrimph(Crustacea)

9

Phy: ArthropodaSb Phy: CrustaceaClass: MalacostracaOrder: DecapodaFamily: Potamidae

Lobothelphusa sp.Kankra (Crab)

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10Unidentified Kankra(Crab)

Phy: MulluscaClass: Bivalvia &Gastropoda

(Yet to be identified)

Gastropoda


Gastropoda


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Gastropoda


Local practice:

Edible Gastropods


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