taxonID	type	description	language	source
B96E01057A5B631FED313C17FBB2F9C4.taxon	description	1841. Chondrostoma mullya Sykes, Trans. Zool. Soc. London, 2: 359, pl. 62, fig. 3. 2019. Garra mullya: Shangningam et al., Zootaxa, 4695 (2): 153. Material examined: V / 4123, 6 ex, 9.5 – 14.5 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, 21. xi. 2019; V / 4129, 3 ex, 8.5 – 12.5 cm, Purna River near Morali village, 26. xi. 2019; V / 4139, 3 ex, 9.2 – 13.5 cm, Gira River in Compartment 52, Bardipada Range, 22. xi. 2019; V / 4140, 1 ex, Gira River near Girmal village, 23. xi. 2019; V / 4147, 2 ex, 9.5 – 14.4 cm, Purna River at Pander Village, Kalibel Range, 22. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in rivers and streams with rocky substratum. This fish was very commonly noticed in Purna and Gira Rivers. Remarks: This fish is most widely found species of Garra genus, probably progressively adapting the environment of torrent hill streams. Body coloration of the fish is darkish, dull white on abdomen; a black spot seen behind angle of operculum.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5B631FEECC3A73FEAFF882.taxon	description	1822. Cyprinus phutunio Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 319, 390. 2015. Pethia phutunio: Katwate et al., Zootaxa, 3964 (4): 414. Material examined: V / 4142, 05 ex, 4.9 – 5.0 cm, Purna River near Isdi village, compartment- 82, Bheskatri Range, 24. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in rivers and streams including muddy water. Remarks: It is an extremely attractive small sized barb of Indian waters with flanks and belly marked with shining silver color, incomplete lateral line and fins reddish with dark edges.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5B631FEECC3C18FE2AFAD6.taxon	description	1822. Cyprinus ticto Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 314, 389, Pl. 8, fig. 87. 2012. Pethia ticto: Pethiyagoda et al., Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwaters, 23 (1): 81. Material examined: V / 4121, 5 ex, 4.0 – 4.5 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, 21. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India. Abundantly found in the Purna and Gira rivers. Remarks: It is a popular aquarium barb, easily identified with a long slanting black blotch above the pectoral fin and another similar but with golden edges on caudal peduncle over the end of anal fin.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5B631FEECC3FEAFEB2FD03.taxon	description	1822. Cyprinus sophore Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 310, 389; pl. 19, fig. 86. 1999. Puntius sophore: Jayaram, The Fresh Water Fishes of the Indian Region: 114. Material examined: V / 4120, 4 ex, 5.4 – 6.0 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, 21. xi. 2019. Distribution: Throughout India including Gujarat. Remarks: This gorgeously colored species with two black spots – one at base of dorsal fin rays and other at base of forked caudal fin, was equitably common in the Purna River. It is consumed as food by many birds observed in the sanctuary.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5B631FED313FEAFBF5FD09.taxon	description	1822. Cyprinus sarana: Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 307, 388. 2013. Systomus sarana: Kottelat, The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. (27): 166. Material examined: V / 4122, 2 ex, 8.7 – 11.2 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, 21. xi. 2019; V / 4131, 4 ex, 11.0 – 11.5 cm, Purna River near Morali village, 26. xi. 2019; V / 4147, 02 ex, 10.7 – 11.2 cm, Purna River near Pander village, 26. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in rivers and streams, preferring deep pools. Remarks: The population of this fish was abundant in Purna River. A dark blotch present on lateral line before caudal base in deep body.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5B6318ED313962FEA4FDDE.taxon	description	1822. Cyprinus tor Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 305, 388. 2013. Tor tor: Kottelat, The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. (27): 169. Material examined: V / 4130, 2 ex, 2.9 – 5.4 cm, Purna River near Morali village, 26. xi. 2019; V / 4144, 3 ex, 16.7 – 19.7 cm, Purna River at Pander Village, Kalibel Range, 22. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in rivers and streams including muddy water. Remarks: This big-headed greenish gold colored fish is greatly in demand due to its good flesh quality, known as Mahseer, this fish gives good fight to anglers. Very few specimens of this fish were collected during present research work.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5C6318ED2F3FEAFA0AFD4F.taxon	description	1807. Cyprinius bendelisis Hamilton, Journey to Mysore, 3: 345. 1999. Barilius bendelisis: Jayaram, The Fresh Water Fishes of the Indian Region: 70. Material examined: V / 4128, 1 ex, 9.9 cm, Purna River near Morali village, 26. xi. 2019, Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in rivers and streams. Remarks: It is known for its well-marked sexual dimorphism. Each lateral line scale is having two black spots; fins yellowish with orange hue. It was rarely found in the water bodies of the Purna Wildlife Sanctuary.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5C6318EEE93BE0FE94F8F1.taxon	description	1839. Perilampus aequipinnatus McClelland, Asiat. Res., 19 (2): 393, pl. 60, fig. 1. 2013. Devario aequipinnatus: The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. (27): 98. Material examined: V / 4124, 8 ex, 4.7 – 6.7 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, Purna WLS, 21. xi. 2019; V / 4144, 1 ex, Purna River at Pander Village, 26. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in hill streams. This was quite common in Purna River. Remarks: This beautiful brilliant blue colored fish with thin golden bands is an ideal aquarium fish due to its hardy nature.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5C6318ED2F3A65FB66F897.taxon	description	1822. Cobitis guntea Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 353, 394. 2013. Lepidocephalichthys guntea: Kottelat, The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. (27): 179. Material examined: V / 4136, 1 ex, 4.6 cm, Gira River in Compartment 52, Bardipada Range, 22. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in rivers and streams with clear water. Remarks: It is a small sized fish with round deep black blotch at base of caudal fin and 2 - 3 lateral bands along sides can be used as an aquarium fish.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5C6318ED2F3DD2FC35FB06.taxon	description	1822. Cyprinus (Barilius) barna Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 268. 2013. Opsarius barna: Kottelat, The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. (27): 131. Material examined: V / 4138, 5 ex, 2.5 – 3.0 cm, Gira River in Compartment 52, Bardipada Range, 22. xi. 2019. Distribution: Mainly found in the hill streams and large rivers of India. This fish was noticed very less in the Purna and Gira Rivers. Remarks: It is very small sized fish with greenish silvery colour and seven to nine vertical bars; of no interest to fishermen.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5C6318EEE93DB7FDCFFB5B.taxon	description	1822. Cyprinus daniconius Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 327, 391, Pl. 15. fig. 89. 2018. Rasbora daniconius: Bleher, Indian Ornamental Fishes, 1: 748. Material examined: V / 4119, 05 ex, 5.5 – 9.4 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, 21. xi. 2019. Distribution: Extensively distributed in India. It was recorded in good numbers from Purna river. Remarks: It offers food to many birds in this area. A blue black mid lateral streak outspreads from eye to base of caudal fin edged by a thin metallic golden line is a distinct morphological character of this species.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5D6319ED313A7FFB9FF886.taxon	description	1822. Gobius giuris: Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 51, 366, Pl. 33, fig. 15. 2013. Glossogobius giuris: Kottelat, The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. (27): 407. Material examined: V / 4126, 1 ex, 9.5 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, 21. xi. 2019; V / 4135, 1 ex., 7.7 cm, Purna River near Morali village, 26. xi. 2019. Distribution: Extensively distributed in India, found in freshwater and estuaries including sea. It was noticed rarely in Purna River. Remarks: This brownish yellow colored fish with 5 to 6 dark and rounded spots on sides forms minor fishery and is of no interest.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5D6319EECC3990FBFCFDA5.taxon	description	1822. Macrognathus pancalus Hamilton, An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges: 30, 364. Material examined: V / 4125, 1 ex, 9 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, 21. xi. 2019; V / 4133, 1 ex, 13 cm, Purna River near Morali village, 26. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in fresh and brackish waters. Rarely found in the waters of the sanctuary. Remarks: This eel like fish with greenish-olive along back, yellowish on belly, with many yellowish white spots on flanks and often banded with dark brown vertical bands is considered as a nutritious food. Found in almost all the lowland aquatic habitats.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5D6319ED313DBBFA22FB5C.taxon	description	1800. Macrognathus armatus Lacepede, Hist. nat. poiss., 2: 283, 286. 2013. Mastacembelus armatus: Kottelat, The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. (27): 312. Material examined: V / 4134, 2 ex., 23.5 – 27 cm, Purna River near Morali village, 26. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in fresh and brackish waters of hills as well as plains. It is rarely recorded from the waters of the sanctuary. Remarks: This dull brown colored fish with one to three darker, longitudinal zig-zag lines, constitutes incredibly good food. Greatly in demand in most parts of India.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5D6319EECC3B62FD33F9EC.taxon	description	1877. Macrones bleekeri Day, The fishes of India, (3): 451, pl. 101, fig. 1. 2019. Mystus bleekeri: Darshan et al., Zootaxa, 4648 (3): 521. Material examined: V / 4132, 4 ex, 11.5 – 13.9 cm, Purna River near Morali village, 26. xi. 2019. Distribution: Widely distributed in India, found in rivers and lakes mainly. Remarks: This fish with four pairs of barbels and a dark spot on shoulder is not in much demand. It was recorded at one-point location from the Purna River only.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
B96E01057A5D6319EECC3E26FD64FC3F.taxon	description	1867. Nemacheilus denisoni Day, Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond., 1867: 287. 2012. Schistura denisoni: Kottelat, Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Suppl. (26): 108. Material examined: V / 4127, 4 ex, 1.4 – 2.0 cm, Purna River near Mahal village, 21. xi. 2019; V / 4137, 2 ex, 1.6 – 2.5 cm, Gira River in compartment- 52, Bardipada Range, 22. xi. 2019; V / 4141, 2 ex, 2.2 – 2.5 cm, Gira River near Girmal, Singana Range, 23. xi. 2019; V / 4143, 2 ex, 1.3 – 2.2 cm, Purna River near Isdi village, compartment- 82, Bheskatri Range, 24. xi. 2019; V / 4148, 1 ex, Purna River at Pander village, 26. xi. 2019. Distribution: Mainly found in Peninsular India. Remarks: This small sized fish with a black spot present at the base of origin of dorsal fin and varying rows of brownish spots on Dorsal and caudal fins is of no interest to fishermen. Population of this fish was quite good in the sanctuary.	en	Banyal, Harinder Singh, Kumar, Sanjeev, Sharma, Indu (2020): First report on Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Dang, Gujarat. Records of the Zoological Survey of India 120 (4): 341-350, DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v120/i4/2020/149942
