_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ++ Associate Professor; *Corresponding author: Email: jmaity2003@gmail.com; Asian J. Fish. Aqu. Res., vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 1-9, 2023 Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research Volume 24, Issue 2, Page 1-9, 2023; Article no.AJFAR.102060 ISSN: 2582-3760 The Study of Freshwater Indigenous Ornamental Fishes Available in Selected Sites of Southern Bengal and Their Present Status in Natural Habitats R. Mukherjee a* and J. Maity b++ a Department of Fishery Science, Centre for Life Sciences, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India. b Department of Fishery Sciences, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration between both authors. Both authors read and approved the final manuscript. Article Information DOI: 10.9734/AJFAR/2023/v24i2627 Open Peer Review History: This journal follows the Advanced Open Peer Review policy. Identity of the Reviewers, Editor(s) and additional Reviewers, peer review comments, different versions of the manuscript, comments of the editors, etc are available here: https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/102060 Received: 11/05/2023 Accepted: 13/07/2023 Published: 04/08/2023 ABSTRACT Aims: To study the diversity of Ornamental fishes as native species by origin from certain parts of Southern Bengal, have importance in export world of ornamental trading in and across India along with their status in natural habitats. Study Design: An intricate survey was performed along with formal-informal interviews Place and Duration of Study: Survey sites included Howrah, North 24 Paraganas and South 24 Paraganas, Fish Markets, Pet Markets, and Several Fish Farms. Methodology: Live specimens after collecting from natural water bodies like ponds, canals, rivers with the help of fishing nets and gears, are immediately preserved in 5% formalin. Later Original Research Article