Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Astaranga coast (Odisha, India)

Arpita Priyadarshini, Prabhu Kaibalya Das

Abstract: Conservation and development of Ichthyofaunal diversity is much more important as it provides a major food resource to human beings. Odisha, a state of India, covers a large coastline with a huge varieties of marine fishes. Astaranga coast is having great economic value for its surrounding population. In the current study, the Ichthyofaunal diversity of Astarangacoast is observed. A total of 17 fish species were observed belonging to 16families and 8 orders.

Keywords: Ichthyofaunal diversity, Major food resources, Astaranga, Coastline

How to Cite?: Arpita Priyadarshini, Prabhu Kaibalya Das, "Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Astaranga coast (Odisha, India)", Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1591-1594, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20176940, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20176940