Indian domestic ornamental fish market is dominated by exotic fish varieties. Potential of disease importation in native fish species through live ornamental fish trade has been recognized and concerns have been put not only on importation but also on farm-raising of exotic ornamental fish varieties. So, introduction of exotic ornamental fish varieties could ultimately lead to loss and even extinction of native fish varieties; thus native fishes with ornamental value should come in concern. West Bengal holds numbers of small size fishes which can be utilized as ornamental fishes due to their...