This study evaluated the fish fauna and conservation status in the Wainganga River, a tributary of the Godavari River in eastern Maharashtra, India. Monthly samples were collected from five sites along the river from June 2022 to May 2023. The results revealed a rich diversity of 47 fish species across 32 genera, 17 families, and 10 orders, with Cypriniformes being the most common. The IUCN Red List assessment showed 37 specie...