2017 Vol.23 No.2 PP 411-414

HAEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES IN A FRESH WATER FISH, CHANNA PUNCTATUS UNDER CARTRIZ EXPOSURE

MD. NOOR ALAM^*, D.N.SADHU, VIJAYA LAKSHAMI AND RENU PATHAK

Department of Zoology
Vinoba Bhave University,
HAZARIBAGH - 825310 JHARKHAND, INDIA
*Corresponding Author : Email : nooralam197@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Toxic effects of carbamate pesticide cartriz on the haematological characters in a facultative air breathing fish, Channa punctatus has been investigated in the present study. The intoxication of pesticide exhibited a significant decrease in RBC count, Haemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume (PCV) and oxygen carrying capacity of blood, whereas a progressive rise in total leucocyte count (TLC) and clotting time was observed in varying period of intoxication, revealing toxic nature of the agro chemical.

Key words : Channa punctatue, Cartriz, Haematological, Parameters, Pesticide.