2022 Vol.28 No.2 PP 341-346

https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v28i2pp341-346

Toxicity assessment of beta-cyfluthrin with impact on haematology of fish, Channa punctatus

*Vinay Kumar and Meera Singh

Department of Zoology,
Sri A.K.P.G. College, VARANASI,
D.S. College, ALIGARH-202001 (UP) INDIA
*Corresponding Author : E-mail: vinaykumar137@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Âeta-cyfluthrin, a synthetic pyrethroid pesticide, is commonly used in agriculture for pest control and as household insecticide. It is relatively safe to mammals and birds but highly toxic to non-target aquatic organisms including fish. The 96- hour LC50 was determined using standard toxicity assessment tests. Alterations in haematological parameters were recorded after exposure to two sublethal concentrations of beta-cyfluthrin for a period of 15 and 30 days.The results showed a significant decrease in total erythrocyte count, haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit percentage and increase in total leucocyte count in exposed groups.The results of present study indicate a significant toxicological impact of beta-cyfluthrinon in Channa punctatus with marked alterations in haematological parameters.

KEY WORDS : Beta-cyfluthrin, Channa punctatus, Haematological, LC50, Parameters, Pesticide.