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Sundarbans Common Fish

The document lists common and abundant fish species found in Sundarbans fish markets, highlighting 25 species. Each entry includes the scientific name and a brief description of notable characteristics. Key species include Hilsa Shad, Indian Mackerel, and Barramundi, among others.

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Sundarbans Common Fish

The document lists common and abundant fish species found in Sundarbans fish markets, highlighting 25 species. Each entry includes the scientific name and a brief description of notable characteristics. Key species include Hilsa Shad, Indian Mackerel, and Barramundi, among others.

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Common and Abundant Fish Species in Sundarbans Fish Markets

1. Hilsa Shad (Tenualosa ilisha)


- Highly prized for its rich, oily texture.

2. Indian River Shad (Gudusia chapra)


- Small, silvery fish with a laterally compressed body.

3. Indian Oil Sardine (Sardinella longiceps)


- Yellowish tint on the belly and a strong, fishy smell.

4. Silver Pomfret (Pampus argenteus)


- Diamond-shaped body with a silvery sheen.

5. Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta)


- Streamlined body with wavy, dark bands along the upper half.

6. Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)


- Can survive in both freshwater and seawater.

7. Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus)


- Can breathe air and move on land for short distances.

8. Snakehead Murrel (Channa striata)


- Snake-like elongated body with a flattened head.

9. Spotted Snakehead (Channa punctata)


- Dark blotches on a greenish-brown body.

10. Asian Catfish (Clarias batrachus)


- Can tolerate low oxygen environments.

11. Stinging Catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis)


- Sharp, venomous spines on the pectoral fins.

12. Giant Mottled Eel (Anguilla bengalensis)


- Elongated body and migratory nature.

13. Gangetic Sillago (Sillaginopsis panijus)


- Slender body with a pointed snout.

14. Three-Striped Tiger Fish (Terapon jarbua)


- Three distinct dark stripes along the body.

15. Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus)


- Large, reflective eyes and fast-swimming nature.
16. Double Spotted Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus)
- Silver body with two dark spots near the tail.

17. Grouper (Epinephelus coioides)


- Large, powerful jaws and a bulky body.

18. John’s Snapper (Lutjanus johnii)


- Golden-yellow hue along the body.

19. Ribbon Fish (Trichiurus lepturus)


- Long, ribbon-like body with sharp teeth.

20. Mugil (Mugil cephalus)


- High tolerance for varying salinity levels.

21. Banded Archerfish (Toxotes jaculatrix)


- Shoots water jets to knock insects into the water.

22. Indian Anchovy (Stolephorus indicus)


- Small, slender fish used for dried fish production.

23. Mudskipper (Boleophthalmus boddarti)


- Can move on land using pectoral fins.

24. Black Pomfret (Parastromateus niger)


- Dark coloration with a broad, flattened body.

25. Torpedo Scad (Megalaspis cordyla)


- Fast-moving predator with a torpedo-like shape.

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