1. Global status of Indigenous Small Fishes (ISFs) -- 2. Indigenous Small Fish diversity of the northeast region of India and its economic importance -- 3. Indigenous Small Fish diversity from selected wetlands of Eastern India -- 4. Exploring nutritional value Indigenous Small Fishes for conservation and enhancing livelihood -- 5. Mass scale seed production of Indigenous Small Fish Species: A promising solution to scale nutrition-sensitive aquaculture -- 6. Molecular characterization of Indigenous Small Fishes -- 7. Potential and prospects of nutri-smart Small Fishes -- 8. The role of mouth architecture in relation to feeding habit of selected indigenous Small Fish species -- 9. Feeding ecology of selected Indigenous Small Fish vis-a-vis dietary composition and feeding habit. 10. Indigenous Small Fish of nutrient value and consumption pattern -- 11. Prospects of intensive farming of Indigenous Small Fish species in Re-circulating Aquaculture System (RAS) -- 12. Packaging, transportation and processing of Indigenous Small Fish -- 13. Anthropogenic stress and impact on ecological status of Indigenous Small Fish (ISF) of the tropical floodplain wetlands and their sustainable management and conservation of ISF -- 14. Diseases and health management of Indigenous Small Fish -- 15. Impact of aquatic pollution on availability of Indigenous Small Fish -- 16. Indigenous Small Fish (ISF) resources in a Northeastern state of India (Manipur): its endemicity and threats -- 17. Exploring the nutritional, ornamental, and conservation aspects of a few Indigenous Small Fish belonging to the genera Puntius and Pethia from Northeast India -- 18. Habitat specificity of Indigenous Small Fish -- 19. Significance, threats and conservation status of Indigenous Small Fish of River Gandak (Bihar), India -- 20. Climate change impact on biodiversity of Indigenous Small Fish -- 21. Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) associated with fisheries of Indigenous Small Fishes (ISF) in Indian inland waters: present status, issues and way forward -- 22. Indigenous Small Fish-based bioactive compounds for addressing malnutrition -- 23. An important ingredient of traditional fermented fish in Northeast India, Puntius sophore: A mini review -- 24. Cooking techniques to protect nutrient loss of Indigenous Small Fish -- 25. Exploring the Economic Significance of Indigenous Small Fishes in India -- 26. Utilization of Indigenous Small Fish species for improving health of women and children -- 27. Breeding and Culture of an Indigenous Small Fish species Puntius sophore -- 28. Importance of Indigenous Small Fish to boost livelihood and nutritional security: Evidences from Indian Sunderbans.

This contributed volume covers all aspects of small indigenous fish for nutritional and livelihood security. The availability, descriptions and identification of common small indigenous fish provides potential and prospects of fish production from inland open water system. In addition, individual chapters are added on growth, feeding, diseases and health management of these small fishes. Essential information is provided on packaging and transport of these fishes. Specific chapters provide information on nutritional value of fishes, value addition and product development by using small indigenous fish species in different regions of the country. Further topics include small fishes of ornamental value, indigenous technical knowledge, climate change impact, conservation and management of small indigenous fish diversity. This book supports the academicians, farmers, entrepreneurs and fisheries professionals involved in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to contribute in nutritional and livelihood security of the nation.