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When I moved from India, I found it very difficult to identify the fishes in the local market.
In India I knew the local name of most fishes but in a foreign land it was difficult to select
some. I was totally confused.All fish looked the same :) So I just referred to some fish
related sites to get the local names and their english names along with pictures( a picture
says a thousand words) so that one can identify the fishes easily with no further confusion.
So no more confusion. The fish glossary contains fish name translation in Malayalam,
Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, konkani, bengali, marthi and Arabic names form the UAE and gulf
market and some name in sindhi and balochi languages. You can check the reference at the
bottom of the blog for malaysian, Singapore and Pinoy names for the fishes. Help me
correct, if I have written any names wrong. Before going to the fish glossary , lets check the
how to select a fresh fish and for Good Seafood Recipes check this page:

'The freshness Factor - How to buy Fresh Fish'




REDGILL DELIGHT
Bright scarlet gills/bright pink or red on a fish mean it’s freshly caught. A dull color is old
fish. A red dye is often applied to the gills to make appear fresh , so beware

FIRMNESS TEST
Softness/mushy means fish is old, a hard form means freshness. Finger tips shouldn't leave an
impression . Old Fishes are sometimes frozen to make it hard, to misled people




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SNIFF TEST
Rotten fish have foul Smell. While selling in heaps rotten fishes are often mixed with fresh
ones

TEXTURE AND SHINE
The skin should be shiny and moist. No brown Spots. It shows the sign of decay. must have
an appearance of a live fish. A dull looking fish means OLD

COLOUR OF THE SLICES
When buying fillets look for neat, trim fillets with white translucent appearance

EYE TEST
Look for CLEAR bright,glossy and dark eyes and sunken,red or cloudy white eyes are real
no-no

FOR CRABS & LOBSTERS
Fresh crabs and lobsters should be lively and frisky.Should be heavy for their size

SHELL FISH
Select shell fish tightly closed without any gaps/cracks

AROMA OF COOKED FISH
Fresh fish when cooked have a rich aroma, if fried or grilled the inside flesh would be bright
white

For more details you can refer this site
Lets have a look at the Glossary with fish names in different languages.




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FISH GLOSSARY
(For a bigger view of the images please click on the respective image)

Anchovy
Malayalam: Nethili, Kozhuva, Natholi, Netha , Nathal
Tamil: Nethali, Nethili, Thogai meen
Telugu: Nethallu, poorava ,Kelba, Poravallu
Kannada: Bolingei Kollathuru
Other: Capsali Mandli(konkani) Phasa, Phansa(bengali)Purasa, Churali Patua, Dinasi,
motyala, Enaga, Onaga, Phansi
Arabic: Barriya,
Phyasa, padni(in pakistan)




Anchovy is distinguished from smelt by the wide mouth and long eyes and relative position
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Barracuda (Sea Pike)




Malayalam: Neduva, chilavu, thinda,Koduva, Cheela, Thiruthakkadian, Sheelavu,
Cheeelahoo
Tamil: Ooli, Pilinjan, ,Sheela, cheela, goli, gola, oozha, Seela
Telugu: Jellow
Kannada: Obantol, Kanaki.
Konkani: Tonki
Other: Ghalse, Badvi, Badri, Jaban Tal (Marathi) Goli, Gola, Oozha
Arabic: Al Gidd, Agam, al kebeer, sabaat
Kund(in Pakistan)


Barramundi / Bekti(Gaint sea Perch, Begti, Cock-up, seabass)




Malayalam: Chemali narimeen, Nair meen, Nuddee meen, tanad, koduva, kolen
Tamil: Painee meen, Koduvai, Kodusa Keduwa, Koduwa, koduva, Painee Meen
Telugu: Pandu Chepa, Pandu Meenu, Pandu Koppa, pandu goppa
Kannada: Koliji, Mudar menu, koleji


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Other: Koliji,Keliji (Kanada)Bekkut, Durruah (Oriya), Gariyu(gujarati)Khajura,Jiteda,
Fitadar,
Khajuri (Marathi), Bekti Koral, River snapper, Chonak(chonak), Tamoshi, Englishmans fish
Arabic: Sarah, Nai sarah
Dangri (in pakistan)


Bluefin Travally




Malayalam: Vatta, Kuluvel, Oyupara, maduthala
Tamil: Parai
Telugu: Kuroogoo-Parah
Other: Shitap(marathi), Bluefin jack


Bombay Duck




Malayalam: Bummili
Tamil: Vangaravasi,
Telugu: Vanamattalu , Coco Muttah, Cucah Sawahri
Kannada: Banguli
Other: Bombil,Nehare,Bunmalo (Marathi) loitta,Lutia, Bumaloh(Bengali)Bumla, Gulchi
(Gujarati) Bombil(Oriya)
Bombil, bombala(in pakistan)


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Butterfish




Malayalam: Nachara
Kannada: Konande, Bonke(Black-banded trevally) [fish no. 3 in the image]
Other: Saudalo, karchani(Konkani) Pabda Jhol(Bengali)




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Catfish
          Malayalam: etta, Valia Etta, Kaari ,
          Thendu Kadu(Freshwater Stinging
          Catfish)
          Tamil: Kelluthi, Kezhuthi, Mandai,
          Kaleru, Irung Keletee, Kellettee, Keliru
          Kannada: Thede, Shede, Shede Galiya


          Other: Pungas(freshwater), Tedi jella,
          jellalu, Ungilayi, Jella,walaga(Telugu)
          Kamada(Oriya), Kan Magur(Bengali)
          Walshingala, Walshingti(kanada) Nal
          Shingala(Marathi) Mogamshede,
          Pangusg, Shingala,Sangot, Sangtam,
          Shyade, Sangat, Vari Choongum,
          Varichundan Mushi


          Arabic: Chim Khen, kumal
          Khagga, Singhara, Kun (in pakistan)




            Catla(Bengal Carp)
            Malayalam: Karakatla, Karaka,
            Karacatla, Katla,
            Tamil: Catla, Katla, Kendai, Theppu
            Meenu, Kanavi ,Koora-Kendai ,
            Theppu Meenu ,Thopaameenu , Japan
            Kendai, Thoppu meen, Yamaneri
            kendai, Karavai
            Telugu: Botchee, Botchi, Botcha ,
            Krishnabotcha


            Other: Bhakua, Baudhekera ,
            Baudhekra (Assamese),Katla,Pla Kra
            Ho (Bengali),
            Bawas,Tambra,Thambra
            (Gujarati)Boassa,Chepti
            ,Bhakur,Katla
            (Hindi)Tambra,Katala,Pla Kra Ho
            (Marathi),Bahkur,Barkur,Bhakur
            (Oriya)Theil ,Theila,Thaila
            (Punjabi),Boassa (Rajasthani)


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Clam




Malayalam: Kakka, Eninthti, Kakka matti
Tamil: Kilinjal, Matti(Vjtlia), inatti ,vari Matti, Panja matti, Vazhi, vazhukkumatti,
Chippi(sometimes)
Other: Tisre, Khubbe, Tisrio, Teesrya




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Cod




Malayalam: Mullan, Sarghan, Chemmun, panna Mahi mahi
Tamil: Panna, Kalava
Other: Gobro(konkan), Kallmurya

Also check in Grouper




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Convict Surgeonfish




                       Malayalam: Kurichil, Nelalan, Varipara,
                       Paalla


                       Tamil: Kozhimeen,


                       Kannada: mada


                       Telugu: Mootah




Crab


                      Malayalam: Njandu, Nandu


                      Tamil: Nandu


                      Telugu: Pitha, Peetha,


                      Other: Kekda, Kurlya, Aedi, Nona(Konkan)
                      Kekra, kukri,googoo tanga(in Pakistan)


                      Arabic:gabgoob, gubgub,saratan sabih




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Cuttle




Malayalam: Tonadi Kanava, Kalaan Kanava
Tamil: Kanavai, Totti kanava
Other: Maya Mach
Mayya, mus(in Pakistan)
Arabic: habbar




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Dart(snubnose dart/Silver Pompano)




Malayalam: Peeyada
Tamil: Kootili, kutili
Kannada: Kaduvai, Kokkare.
Other: Ladagoo, Katattitaka
Arabic: Tallaha, Al sibin, seben
Onaf, sonam, sonab(sindhi in Pakistan)




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Dolphin Fish(Mahi Mahi)




Malayalam: Avvnose, Abanoos
Tamil: Avlis, Kal vanna,badahlen, Koppurai Kula, ailai
Kannada: Abanoos
Arabic: Anfalous, bakti
Mahlar, amlooshk, amrusk(in pakistan)




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Eel




Malayalam: Pambu meen, Malanjil , Manangil, Malungulu, Maniangal,malanjal
Tamil: Vilongu, Vilangu, Seram Pambu, Velangoo, Vlangu
Kannada: Kencholi, Hari Meenu
Other: Kamila(Bengali) Ahir(Marathi), Kolaav
Barn, Sankh, Saang (in pakistan)




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Emperor/Mula/pigface bream




Malayalam: valiya vilmeen, Kurali
Tamil: valai meen, Kulli kozhi meen, Vannatthi, Vilaimeen
Kannada: Erimeenu, Kokkare
Arabic : shaour, Sheiri Arabi,gahash
Mulla, Gadeer(in pakistan)




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Fin Bream ( Japanese threadfin bream, Goldband, Pink perch)




Malayalam: Navara, Kellimeen, Killimeen, Chengavaal, chennavira, henvaara,puthiyappalla
kora
Tamil: Navara, Sennagarai, Navarei, karuppu Mattavan,Changarah, Kandal meen, thullu
kendai
Kannada: Mudumagalu, madmal,madumagala
Telugu: chalaneera kanti, sallenganti
Other: Ruppan(bengali)Rain(gujarati)Rani(Marathi),rano krisi, bammi,
Arabic: sultan Ibrahim, hemamah, hamarah,bassi, abu sena
Katti, kolonto(in pakistan)

To view other Breams - Click here



THREADFIN BREAM
Threadfin bream a perch like fish that is found in coastal Asian waters. It is called a threadfin
because of the filaments that hang from its tail.




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Finletted Mackerel
See Horse Mackerel:
The torpedo scad, Megalaspis cordyla (also known as the hardtail scad, finny scad, finletted
mackerel scad and cordyla scad), is a species of moderately large marine fish classified in the
jack and horse mackerel family


Finned bulleye




Malayalam: Unnimary, chuvana, chenvara
Tamil: Cheena Varai, Kakkasi
Kannada: Disco menu




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Flying Fish




              Malyalam: kolal paravai, kola,baravi, Khola


              Tamil: parava, Para Kola, Kola, Paravai Kola


              Kannada: Parava menu


              Thuri, Jirri(in pakistan)




Garfish




                       Malayalam: Kola Meen, Kolaan,
                       Karu thonamkunhi, Mural, kolan,
                       Kokki(freshwater)

                       Tamil: Kola, Mural, Kokkimeen,
                       Vellai murrel, morel

                       Kannada: Kokkare, konti

                       Other: Kaikka,Kankely(bengali),
                       tokali(Marathi) Kande toe, havu
                       menu, tole




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Goatfish




Malayalam: manakkam
Tamil: nagarai, navarai, kal nakharai, kulnaven
Telugu: Rahtee goolivinda
Kannada: Kurli, Purli
Arabic: hedie hammer,alu tamrah, hidi, Sultan ibrahim,kasarmala
Manori, kolonto(in Pakistan)




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Greas Carp fish/ Reba Carp




Malayalam: Reba, rogu
Tamil: Poorali, Coala Kendai, Aranjan Podi, Aringal
Telugu: Arju, Chittahri, Elamosa
Others:Raig, Batta(Bengali)Podha,Purha(oriya), Panjali, Rewah, Loli


Grouper(Reef Cod)




                                                      Malayalam: Kalava, murumeen
                                                      Tamil: kalavan, panni meen, komeri,
                                                      kelavan
                                                      Kannada: Guri, Gopra, Muri Meenu
                                                      Others: Bile koral
                                                      Arabic: Hammour, Semana, hader,
                                                      kosher, khulkhull
                                                      Dhambo, Gisser, Klanch, Golori(in
                                                      pakistan)




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Grunt/Grunter bream/Silver Grunt




Malayalam:Karukaruppan, Kurukuruppan
Kannada:Thondakappe,Thondo
Tamil: Cheri, Ghorakan, Kadichani, Kakan, Korukkai, Seraiah, Kalianthalai,
komkee,Kalianthalai, Komkee, Kurumutti, Mullankra, Pullikurimeen
Telugu:Gorakka,Karuppi
Other:Karkara(marathi)
Arabic:Nagroor, Nagrur, Nakroor




Herring(5 spot)
Tamil: koimeen,nunalai




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Herring(Indian)
Malayalam: Kannan Mathi




Herring gaint
Malayalam: Vallipoomen
Tamil: Mooran Kenda,Manna, Allathi, Ullahti




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Hilsa/Indian shad




Malayalam: Paluva
Tamil: Ullam, Oolum, Vengannai, Sevva
Other: Kodal Swadi, Paliya, Palasa, Mallas(kanada)Hilsa, Peddi(Vonog)( Konkani),
killalu(telugu),ilisg(bangle), Chaksi(Marathi)Palwar, tikki palwar(in pakistan)




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Horse Mackerel




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Malayalam: Vankaad, Chamba, Koolipara, para, Vangada, Kanni Ayala
Tamil: Parai, Paarai, Vangada, Puli Parai, Thenga Parai, Vengadai Parai, Kilisai
Kannada: Bangada(big eye scad), Kodanate, Goukae(hard tail)
Others: Hado bangdo(Konkani)Par(Telugu)
Arabic: busaimy




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Indian Scad




Malayalam: Kozhiyala, Thiriyan,Vatta Kanni or Vattankanni(Big eye scad)
Tamil: Parai/Paarai. Kumara parai, Kilichai
Kannada: thidumpu
Arabic: Jinnis, Sima
Seem(in pakistan)




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Different Type of scad:




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Jewfish(Ghol, croaker)




Malayalam: Kora, Manham, pallikora, Maham
Tamil: Kathalai, Panna, kopayen, Vari Kathalai,vanakathal,vellai kathalai, Kora
Telugu: pullipanna,gorasa,tella,katchelu,goraka
Kannada: Ghoti
Others: Bara Poa, Lambu(bengali)dodyaro(konkani)Poma, Goli, Balvi, Dodi, Dantya,Bengal
corvine, vella jaltelle,karoos katlellr,bola
Arabic: Nagroor,shimahi
Mushka, chan, boro, tont(in Pakistan)




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King Fish (some places its called Butter fish)




(For a bigger, better view click on the images)

Malyalam: Motha, kuluval mothai, kadal viral, mottah (some people call it neimeen , but
neimeen is SEER fish)
Tamil: vajaram, kadal viral,batang,kuluval, Kadavara, Kadal-viral,Cuddul-verarl,Cuddal-
verarl
Telugu: Vajaram, Peddah-mottah
Kannada: surmai
Other: surmai,visonu, viswon , Modasa (Gujarati) Madusa ,Muddus,sakla, Sakala (Marathi)
Sanghta, Aangh, Sanglor(in Pakistan – sindhi and balochi), Cobia(Black King fish)



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Allied kingfish/Amberjack ( Seriola dumerili )




Malayalam: Punnara Meen, Punnaara
Arabic: Hamam,Halwayo,Inch,Intias,Intyâs,Jibb,Sholah,Tsola
English: Allied kingfish, Amberjack, Great amberfish, Great yellowtail, Greater amberjack,
Greater amberjack (German: Grosse Bernsteinmakrele) , Greater yellowtail, jenny lind,
purplish amberjack, Rock salmon,Sailor's choice,Samson fish, Yellow tail


Leatherskin (Queenfish)




Malayalam: Leather, koda
Tamil: Theera, Katta, Tol Para
Kannada: Palai-meenu
Arabic:Alsain,lihlah,Zelaa, Bassardareb
Aal, Saram,(in pakistan)




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Little tunny/ Letti (refer TUNA)




Lizard fish




                                   Malaylam: Arranna
                                   Tamil: Thumbili, thanni panna
                                   Telugu: Cade mottah
                                   Kannada: Aranai meenu
                                   Arabic: Macarona, Abu al leban, baram
                                   Koniari, bombala(in pakistan)




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Lobster




Malayalam: Konjan
Tamil: Singi Raal, Kalral, Singi Erali, Maaku Eral, Kal eral
Kannada: konju
Kikat, kikka(Pakistan)
Arabic: Kufea, shurkh al amaaq




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Mackerel




Malayalam: Ayala, Aila
Tamil: kanangeluthi, Kana Kayuthai, kanaam, keluthi aila,Kumla, Augalai, Ailai,
Kanangeluthi
Kannada: Bangde,Banguda, Telbangade
Telugu: Kannangadatha,kanagarthalu
Others: Bangda, Bangdo, Bangade,
Arabic: Basha, garfa,bagha
Srmai,surmaya, bangra(Pakistan)




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Malabar Leaf fish




Malayalam: Panna karimeen,Karipidi, Chuttichi


Malabar thryssa/Malabar Anchovy
Malayalam: Manangu, Manang, Thryssa purava
Tamil: poruva, poorava, Nedum poruva
Kannada: Tharave, Larrae manangu




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Malabar Trevally




Malayalam: Paara
Tamil: Paarai, Thol Parai
Kannada: Kodavai, Bonke, Long fin trevally- Bonke koduvai
Arabic: Rabeeb, Sal, Jash, glaaef
Bangra, kakkar,pattar(in Pakistan)




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Mangrove Jack( Common
name for Mangrove red snapper)

Malayalam: Kalavayan
Tamil: Seppilli, Vekkattai, Thokkal,
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Milkfish(White Mullet)




Malayalam: Poomeen,
Tamil: Chano chanos, Palmeen, Paal Kendai, Palai meen
Telugu: palabontha
Kannada: Hoovu menu, Hoomeenu
Arabic: Nemara, Eiffah
Ghonshi, Murru, Murra(in pakistan)




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Moonfish




Malayalam: Ambattan Para
Tamil: Kannadi Karel, Amattikatti, Ambattan para
Kannada: Hakkimeen
Gujarathi: Vaniani
Arabic: Halwayou



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Mrigal(Cauvery White Carp)




Malayalam: Venkanda, Venkenda, Vellaranjan, Mrigal, Mrigalam, Venkata
Tamil: Mrigal, Venkendai, Venkendai, Pudukendai, Mrigala, Arinjan , Dudu Kendai,
Vencandi, Mrigala, Gudu Kendai
Telugu: Arju, Yerramosu, Aruzu, Ballalamosa, Yerramosa
kannada: Mrigal, Mrigala, Dodda-arja
Other: Mrigal, Mrigala (Bengali) Mirka, Mariga, Mirrgah (Assamese) Morakhee, Nagari
(Gujarati)Nain, Nainee, Narain, Mirki, Mrigal (Hindi) Mirga,Mirya, Mrigal (Marathi) Mirgali
, Mirikali,Mirrga , Mirrgah (Oriya), Mori , Movakha (Punjabi)




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Mullet




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Malayalam: Thiruta, maalan , Mallan, grey mullet-Thirutha, Red mullet - Kanambu
Tamil: Madavai kendai, Saala(small), Kavyangalu, velisa, Surada, madavakandai,
Chiryakandai, Cheluva kandai, Gejameena kendai
Telugu: Koniga,bonthaparigi, Bontha Chepa, Kathiparego
Kannada: Male, Mala, Malu, Pare
Others: Bhangan(bengali)Hunra(in UP and bihar), Bol (in mumbai)Andawai, Boil, Parshey,
shev , tali,manakai, Bata, chiryakandai,
Arabic: Biyah, maid, biah,wagena, arabi , (Red mullet: sultan Ibrahim)
Boi, meengh,tagan,mori, chhodi, pharra, murbo, mundi(in Pakistan)




Red Mullet and Indian Goatfish Difference


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Red mullet and Indian goatfish (Parupeneus indicus) are often confused. The red mullets or
surmullets are two species of goatfish, Mullus barbatus and Mullus surmuletus, found in the
Mediterranean Sea, east North Atlantic Ocean, and the Black Sea.They are both favored
delicacies in the Mediterranean, and in antiquity were "one of the most famous and valued
fish".[Wiki]

Red mullet has a distinctive set of 4-5 broad, dark brown bands on the body.For a clear view
check the picture with the close up of 2 mullets.Red mullet have a alternating blue and yellow
lines on the head and snout, pink chin barbels with yellow tips, and blue spots in lines along
the body.The red mullet is expensive since it tastes good and is easy to clean & bone.


Murrel (Striped snakehead; banded snakehead; common snakehead, Channa Striata)
(a freshwater fish variety known for its medicinal properties)




Malayalam: Korava,Manathu kannan, Vatton, Vattudi
Tamil: Viraal, viral meen, koravai, pothi meenp
Telugu: Erramatta, mottu, mohkorava, thunda, korava
Other: Cheng (Bengali)daku(Marathi) haal, shawl, shol (Assam),Ikan aruan, haruan, ruan,
tomam paya (Malaysia),
Soali (Pakistan)



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Mussels




Malayalam: kadukka, kallummakkaya, kallumakkai,kakka,kadiika, kadalkai, kalliimakai,
nilakakka
Tamil: aazhi, matti,Kallikai, Pachaiali, pachchai ali, chippi
Other:pacile, Ajeer, chippi




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Oyster




Malayalam: Kakka, miriuga, Muni
Tamil: Sippy, Sippi,niuthlut chippi,muthu sippi–empty oysrer-sippi, live oyster-kavaddi
Other:kalawan, mukta jhinuk, moti simp




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Parrot fish




Malayalam: Pacha pheesam, kizhi meen, keli meen, kolimeen
Tamil: Pachai elimeen
Kannada: Gili meenu
Arabic: Hareed, Gain, durah




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Pearl spot/green chromide




Malayalam: karimeen, Erimeen
Tamil: pattai, Seththa Kendai, Palincha, Karassar
Telugu: Cashimera
Others: Karimeen, kaagalsi,kaleram kagalsi, ( kalundar-in konkani), Putulkas




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Perch




Malayalam: Keeri, Kotha, Kallakeedam(Karippidi,karooppu-climbing perch)
Tamil: Kilichan, Keeli, keechan, Prachi,Palin-Kichan (Panaiyeri kendai, Paunieyri, sennal,-
climbing perch))
Other: Pal(konkan), Naveri(marathi), Gahnu(oriya) (Kawai, koi,-climbing perch)
Telugu: chamallu,kataili, Baikeeli, kilipothu, ganam (Kavaiyan-climbing perch)
Kannada: keeli




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Pomfret




          Malayalam: Aavoli,
          Akoli, Aakoli
          Tamil: vawal, Vavwall,
          vaval,
          Telugu:
          Tellachanduva(white),
          Nalla chanduva, Nalla
          sandawah(black)
          Kannada: Manji, Bili
          Manji(silver) Kappu
          Manji(black)
          Other:
          sagoti(Konkani)Paplet,
          chandava, halva, Saranga,
          poplait, chendu vallu,
          chanda, foli
          chanda(silver), Rup
          Chanda(Chinese),
          Arabic: zubaidy,
          halwayooh
          Karopitho, kala-poplet,
          siak tighlum, kala
          pithoo(black)-(in pakistan)




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Prawns/shrimp




                Malayalam: Konch, chemmeen,
                Konj
                Tamil: Eral, Eraal, ira
                Kannada: Boli etti, etti
                Other:

                Royyalu(Tl) jhinga,
                chingri,sungat,Chaha,harina,bagda,
                Kalri, madak, jaira, lassa(pakistan)
                Arabic: gambari



                WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE
                BETWEEN A PRAWN AND A
                SHRIMP?




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Rabbit fish




Arabic: safi, sunafi, oran, kalloron
Kakina,mahparri(in Pakistan)



Rayfish




                                       Malayalam: kottiva, Therandi, Tirandi,
                                       therandi
                                       Tamil: thirukkai,
                                       Telugu: Teki, belugiri,Tenku
                                       Other: thorake(Kananda)
                                       Waghole(konkani), Shaplapata,
                                       Haush(Bengali)waghla, thirukkai
                                       Pittan(pakistan)
                                       Arabic-Luchmah,abu-safan




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Red Snapper(Mangrove red snapper, river snapper, Jobfish)




Malayalam: Pahari, Chemballi murumeen(black spot snapper)
Tamil: Sankara, Parithi vela meen, Sudhati, pulariam,sep pilli, Cheppilli,
Chenganni,Thokkal,kalavai, Karuvalai, kondal, Seppilli/Noolani(Malabar Red snapper)
Kannada: Chemballi
Telugu: Thundava, Rangu, Kaliviya, Korameemu
Other:Rane, Ranga,choukya, Thamoshi(Konkani),Ratado(Guj)
Arabic:Hamra(red snapper), Neisarah (blackspot) yezak(jobfish) Umm al durais, kaleb,
mergan
Hira, hiro, kunla, kanalcha(in Pakistan)


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Ribbon fish/belt fish/Hairtail




Malayalam: Vaala, Thalayan, vala (boal- fresh water –attu valai)
Tamil: Vaalai,Bale, Savalai,Valai, vazhi meen (boal- fresh water –wallah)
Kannada: Pambole ,Hanbole,Saalai, pambol
Telugu: Savallu
Other: Chhuri mach, churi (Bengali)Kamble, Hambli, Baale(konkani)
Talwar, tinji, chindi(Pakistan)
Arabic:salsool, humalan




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Rohu (Carp Fish)




Malayalam: Rohu, Rohitham
Tamil: rohu, Kannadi Kendai
Telugu: Bocha Gnadu meenu
Others: Roe, rohiti , row, Rahu, Ruee, Rui, Tapra, Dumra, Tambada masa



Sailfish (Indian sailfish)




Malayalam: Ola-meen, Olameen
Tamil: Thalapaththu, Kopparan, Mayilmeen
Gujarathi: Kunga, Tadmachi
Marathi: Tadmasa
Arabic: Faras, Kheil al bahar




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Salmon (Indian salmon/ Threadfin)




Malayalam: kaalaa,kora,bameen,
Tamil: kala,kaala, Thiravalai,
Telugu: maga, Budathamaga
Kannada: Darha, Balu, Ramus
Other: Raavaas, Rawas,ravs,lakhea, Kaala,ravns,ravese, Lakhua
Arabic: Andag




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Sardines(pilchard are more bony)




Malayalam: mathi, chaala(oil saradine-nalla mathi), veloori(white saradine)
Tamil: mathi,salai, Vellai Suda(White saradine), Paichalai, Kavalai, neethu Kavalai
Telugu: Kavallu, Noonakaala(Oil sardines), Noona Kavallu
Kannada: Boothai, buthai, Boige(oil saradine) Pedi, Erabai-deep bodies, Berjal Swadi-white
saradine
Other: kanda,tarlo, Tarsulo(round bellied saradine) (Konkani) Haird
(Marathi)Pedvey,chareeaddee,
pedi,baige,tarle,trale,tori,bhutai,
Arabic: Ooma, alfa, aida
Palli, palla, goi , mitti(in pakistan)




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Sawfish




Malayalam: vakusravu
Tamil: Vela, Vezha, Uluvai
Telugu: yalla
Khari-mangar, lair, lairo, suddo, chaiti(Pakistan)
Arabic:syaf


Seer fish(Spanish mackerel)




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Malayalam: naymeen,naimeen,ayokora,ayakura,
Tamil: Vanjaram,naimeem, Savara, Mavulasi, Cheela, Nettaiyan Cheela, Mavuladi
Telugu: Vanjaram,Konema
Kannada: neimeenu Arkale, Anjal, Dandi, Bawan,Ayakoorai
Other: surmai (Konkani)surma mach, surmai, ison, seela(in some places of tamil nadu),
Arabic: kanad, Chanaad khubat, derak
Kalgund, kulgun,Ghore, gore(in pakistan)



Shark




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Malayalam: sraavu, choraku, Shravu
Tamil: sura,Sorrah
Kannada: thatte, balliar(tulu/kannada)
Telugu: Sora, Soraputtu
Others: mori (Konkani)Boalu, zori,sorrah,
Arabic: jargoor, gursh,lakham, walad
Mangra, Pishi kamot, sorapi pishik(Pakistan)




Silver barfish/ Dorab Wolf herring




Malayalam: mulluvala, Vala
Tamil: karu vaali, Mullu Vallai, Valai
Others:Korli(Konkani), Karli, Mullibala
Arabic:Helf




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Silver belly/ Pony fish/silverbelly




Malayalam: Thali mullen, kaea, karal, mullen, nalla mullen
Tamil: kaaral podi, kaarai,thata kavel, kavel, ,karal, kara podi
Kannada: Guruku, Kurchi, kurichi
Other: Kadal bale, Kurli bale. Kodu bale(kanada) surgutta,velli
(Konkani),gurkku,kampa,(khampi-(Konkani)kara(telugu)
Mith, Kaanteri, Neela punto(in pakistan)
Arabic:Saal, Geraish




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Silver biddy/majorras




Tamil: uduvan,oodan,udagam, Velludan
Malayalam: pranjin,kodian purachi
Kannada: Paiya, Hole bainge,
Other: Shekti(konkan)
Arabic: badah,bedha, kass
Jerki, Mudro(in Pakistan)




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Silver moony/Silver Bat fish/finger fish/diamond fish/silver
moonfish




Malayalam: Aakoli, Vavalmeen
Tamil: Parrandan Moolen, Purrandee
Kannada: Hakki Meenu(moonfish) , Belli menu
Girpai, Mith(in pakistan - sindhi and balochi), Chandlak(marathi)
Arabic: farsoug, Farsuk

Solefish




                                             Malayalam: nang, nangu, Manangu
                                             Tamil: nangu,naaku meen, virahi, Manangu
                                             Kannada: Nangu Lyamp ,Chirate nangu,
                                             Guddel Nangu / Nangu.
                                             Other: Bashpata, Kukurjib(Bengali)
                                             Telugu: korra menu
                                             Other: lep(Konkani)moral, repti, leppe, pooli
                                             kuchi,sola,
                                             Arabic: lisan, Al thor lesan al-baher
                                             Muna swasoo, Phani, bans-patta, buti,
                                             swaso(Pakistan)




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Squid




Malayalam: kanava
Tamil: oosi kanawa, kanavai, kadama
Mayya, mus(in Pakistan)
Arabic:naggar




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Tilapia




Tamil: kari, neyyi,jilapi,jilehi,thilaepia
Arabic: boulty



Threadfin bream(refer fin bream)
Tamil: Rani menu,sankara




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Tuna




Malayalam: choora, chura
Tamil: soorai, vari soorai(skip jack) mas choora
Kannada: Gedare(Skip jack) Peepa, kedar, gedar, Surai menu(little tuna, kawakawa)


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Other: chura,choora,toona,bugudi,tokke,kawakawa (little tuna)
Arabic: taban, tuban, shiriwa,zainoop
Pakistan: Chuki, chunki, Dawan, ulus(kawakawa)kishki(skip jack)

Identify Albacore, Atlantic Bonito, Bigeye, Blackfin Tuna, Kawakawa, Little Tunny,
Pacific Bonito and Yellowfin Tuna


Turbot




Malayalam: Manthal, Aayiram Pali
Tamil: Potha, Pothal, Erumei-Nakku
Telugu: Dodda Nangu, Kolli Nangu , Noree-Nalaka
Other: Kuppa machli, Haro Jeeb (Gujarati) Bhakas (Marathi)
Hajam, dandani, kochuk(Pakistan)
Arabic: Kubzet al bahar,madas
Indian Spiny Turbot,Indian Halibut,Indian Turbot (English)




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A halibut is a type of flatfish from the family of the right-eye flatfish
The Turbot is a left-eyed flatfish


Vela




                                                         Malayalam: velavu,vella para
                                                         Tamil: vela meen




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Wahoo




Malayalam: Ayakoora
Ghore, gore, yahoo(in Pakistan)


White fish/false trevally
(For image refer Malabar Trevally)




                                     Malayalam: parava, Kuthuppu,
                                     Paravas, Kadu
                                     Tamil: neer suthumbu, sudumhu,
                                     Guthippu
                                     Telugu: Sadumi
                                     Bukko, chilanker(in pakistan)




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Whiting/ Indian whiting/lady fish/sillago




Malayalam: poozhan,noongal, poovan, nangol, cudeerah
Tamil: kilangan, kelangan,kilachi, kelakkan
kannada: Kane, nogli
O :kisu fish,mudoshi (Konkani), Tular dandi(lady fish) kane, nogli, murdosh, kilanganan
Viat, Mushk, Bhambor, Hashoor(in pakistan)
Arabic: hassom




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Yellowfin tuna




Malayalam: valliya chura, poovan choora
Tamil: keerai
Kannada: Kedar, Sooral menu
Arabic: gaider, thamad




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Reference:

www.mpeda.com/
www.fishbase.net/
zipcodezoo.com/
www.biosearch.in/
www.eol.org/
fishinfo.siffs.in/main/index.php (Maalayalam and tamil)
fishesinkerala.blogspot.com/ (names in malayalam)
risikan.lkim.gov.my/ikan/Spesisikan.htm (Malaysian Market)
habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/guidebooks/marinefish/picslist.htm (Singapore)
parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in (Karnataka fisheries)
www.stuartxchange.org/FishNames.html (Philippine )
www.uae.gov.ae/uaeagricent/fisheries/photo_fish_en.stm (For UAE MARKET)
http://www.enhg.org/alain/phil/fish/fish.htm
www.saudi-fisheries.com/EN/Company/Products/ (Saudi Arabian Market)
www.ycfml.com/yemenfish.htm (Yemen)
www.omanfisheries.com/ (Oman)
www.agri-history.org/pdf/fish_article.pdf (In sanskrit)
http://fishindex.blogspot.com/2009/04/convict-cichlid-amatitlania.html
http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/fishery/commercial%20fish_india.pdf

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Confused over-fish-names

  • 1. Page 1 of 70 When I moved from India, I found it very difficult to identify the fishes in the local market. In India I knew the local name of most fishes but in a foreign land it was difficult to select some. I was totally confused.All fish looked the same :) So I just referred to some fish related sites to get the local names and their english names along with pictures( a picture says a thousand words) so that one can identify the fishes easily with no further confusion. So no more confusion. The fish glossary contains fish name translation in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, konkani, bengali, marthi and Arabic names form the UAE and gulf market and some name in sindhi and balochi languages. You can check the reference at the bottom of the blog for malaysian, Singapore and Pinoy names for the fishes. Help me correct, if I have written any names wrong. Before going to the fish glossary , lets check the how to select a fresh fish and for Good Seafood Recipes check this page: 'The freshness Factor - How to buy Fresh Fish' REDGILL DELIGHT Bright scarlet gills/bright pink or red on a fish mean it’s freshly caught. A dull color is old fish. A red dye is often applied to the gills to make appear fresh , so beware FIRMNESS TEST Softness/mushy means fish is old, a hard form means freshness. Finger tips shouldn't leave an impression . Old Fishes are sometimes frozen to make it hard, to misled people Subscribe in a reader
  • 2. Page 2 of 70 SNIFF TEST Rotten fish have foul Smell. While selling in heaps rotten fishes are often mixed with fresh ones TEXTURE AND SHINE The skin should be shiny and moist. No brown Spots. It shows the sign of decay. must have an appearance of a live fish. A dull looking fish means OLD COLOUR OF THE SLICES When buying fillets look for neat, trim fillets with white translucent appearance EYE TEST Look for CLEAR bright,glossy and dark eyes and sunken,red or cloudy white eyes are real no-no FOR CRABS & LOBSTERS Fresh crabs and lobsters should be lively and frisky.Should be heavy for their size SHELL FISH Select shell fish tightly closed without any gaps/cracks AROMA OF COOKED FISH Fresh fish when cooked have a rich aroma, if fried or grilled the inside flesh would be bright white For more details you can refer this site Lets have a look at the Glossary with fish names in different languages. Subscribe in a reader
  • 3. Page 3 of 70 FISH GLOSSARY (For a bigger view of the images please click on the respective image) Anchovy Malayalam: Nethili, Kozhuva, Natholi, Netha , Nathal Tamil: Nethali, Nethili, Thogai meen Telugu: Nethallu, poorava ,Kelba, Poravallu Kannada: Bolingei Kollathuru Other: Capsali Mandli(konkani) Phasa, Phansa(bengali)Purasa, Churali Patua, Dinasi, motyala, Enaga, Onaga, Phansi Arabic: Barriya, Phyasa, padni(in pakistan) Anchovy is distinguished from smelt by the wide mouth and long eyes and relative position of fins with dorsal wholly behind Subscribe in a reader
  • 4. Page 4 of 70 Barracuda (Sea Pike) Malayalam: Neduva, chilavu, thinda,Koduva, Cheela, Thiruthakkadian, Sheelavu, Cheeelahoo Tamil: Ooli, Pilinjan, ,Sheela, cheela, goli, gola, oozha, Seela Telugu: Jellow Kannada: Obantol, Kanaki. Konkani: Tonki Other: Ghalse, Badvi, Badri, Jaban Tal (Marathi) Goli, Gola, Oozha Arabic: Al Gidd, Agam, al kebeer, sabaat Kund(in Pakistan) Barramundi / Bekti(Gaint sea Perch, Begti, Cock-up, seabass) Malayalam: Chemali narimeen, Nair meen, Nuddee meen, tanad, koduva, kolen Tamil: Painee meen, Koduvai, Kodusa Keduwa, Koduwa, koduva, Painee Meen Telugu: Pandu Chepa, Pandu Meenu, Pandu Koppa, pandu goppa Kannada: Koliji, Mudar menu, koleji Subscribe in a reader
  • 5. Page 5 of 70 Other: Koliji,Keliji (Kanada)Bekkut, Durruah (Oriya), Gariyu(gujarati)Khajura,Jiteda, Fitadar, Khajuri (Marathi), Bekti Koral, River snapper, Chonak(chonak), Tamoshi, Englishmans fish Arabic: Sarah, Nai sarah Dangri (in pakistan) Bluefin Travally Malayalam: Vatta, Kuluvel, Oyupara, maduthala Tamil: Parai Telugu: Kuroogoo-Parah Other: Shitap(marathi), Bluefin jack Bombay Duck Malayalam: Bummili Tamil: Vangaravasi, Telugu: Vanamattalu , Coco Muttah, Cucah Sawahri Kannada: Banguli Other: Bombil,Nehare,Bunmalo (Marathi) loitta,Lutia, Bumaloh(Bengali)Bumla, Gulchi (Gujarati) Bombil(Oriya) Bombil, bombala(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 6. Page 6 of 70 Butterfish Malayalam: Nachara Kannada: Konande, Bonke(Black-banded trevally) [fish no. 3 in the image] Other: Saudalo, karchani(Konkani) Pabda Jhol(Bengali) Subscribe in a reader
  • 7. Page 7 of 70 Catfish Malayalam: etta, Valia Etta, Kaari , Thendu Kadu(Freshwater Stinging Catfish) Tamil: Kelluthi, Kezhuthi, Mandai, Kaleru, Irung Keletee, Kellettee, Keliru Kannada: Thede, Shede, Shede Galiya Other: Pungas(freshwater), Tedi jella, jellalu, Ungilayi, Jella,walaga(Telugu) Kamada(Oriya), Kan Magur(Bengali) Walshingala, Walshingti(kanada) Nal Shingala(Marathi) Mogamshede, Pangusg, Shingala,Sangot, Sangtam, Shyade, Sangat, Vari Choongum, Varichundan Mushi Arabic: Chim Khen, kumal Khagga, Singhara, Kun (in pakistan) Catla(Bengal Carp) Malayalam: Karakatla, Karaka, Karacatla, Katla, Tamil: Catla, Katla, Kendai, Theppu Meenu, Kanavi ,Koora-Kendai , Theppu Meenu ,Thopaameenu , Japan Kendai, Thoppu meen, Yamaneri kendai, Karavai Telugu: Botchee, Botchi, Botcha , Krishnabotcha Other: Bhakua, Baudhekera , Baudhekra (Assamese),Katla,Pla Kra Ho (Bengali), Bawas,Tambra,Thambra (Gujarati)Boassa,Chepti ,Bhakur,Katla (Hindi)Tambra,Katala,Pla Kra Ho (Marathi),Bahkur,Barkur,Bhakur (Oriya)Theil ,Theila,Thaila (Punjabi),Boassa (Rajasthani) Subscribe in a reader
  • 8. Page 8 of 70 Clam Malayalam: Kakka, Eninthti, Kakka matti Tamil: Kilinjal, Matti(Vjtlia), inatti ,vari Matti, Panja matti, Vazhi, vazhukkumatti, Chippi(sometimes) Other: Tisre, Khubbe, Tisrio, Teesrya Subscribe in a reader
  • 9. Page 9 of 70 Cod Malayalam: Mullan, Sarghan, Chemmun, panna Mahi mahi Tamil: Panna, Kalava Other: Gobro(konkan), Kallmurya Also check in Grouper Subscribe in a reader
  • 10. Page 10 of 70 Convict Surgeonfish Malayalam: Kurichil, Nelalan, Varipara, Paalla Tamil: Kozhimeen, Kannada: mada Telugu: Mootah Crab Malayalam: Njandu, Nandu Tamil: Nandu Telugu: Pitha, Peetha, Other: Kekda, Kurlya, Aedi, Nona(Konkan) Kekra, kukri,googoo tanga(in Pakistan) Arabic:gabgoob, gubgub,saratan sabih Subscribe in a reader
  • 11. Page 11 of 70 Cuttle Malayalam: Tonadi Kanava, Kalaan Kanava Tamil: Kanavai, Totti kanava Other: Maya Mach Mayya, mus(in Pakistan) Arabic: habbar Subscribe in a reader
  • 12. Page 12 of 70 Dart(snubnose dart/Silver Pompano) Malayalam: Peeyada Tamil: Kootili, kutili Kannada: Kaduvai, Kokkare. Other: Ladagoo, Katattitaka Arabic: Tallaha, Al sibin, seben Onaf, sonam, sonab(sindhi in Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 13. Page 13 of 70 Dolphin Fish(Mahi Mahi) Malayalam: Avvnose, Abanoos Tamil: Avlis, Kal vanna,badahlen, Koppurai Kula, ailai Kannada: Abanoos Arabic: Anfalous, bakti Mahlar, amlooshk, amrusk(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 14. Page 14 of 70 Eel Malayalam: Pambu meen, Malanjil , Manangil, Malungulu, Maniangal,malanjal Tamil: Vilongu, Vilangu, Seram Pambu, Velangoo, Vlangu Kannada: Kencholi, Hari Meenu Other: Kamila(Bengali) Ahir(Marathi), Kolaav Barn, Sankh, Saang (in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 15. Page 15 of 70 Emperor/Mula/pigface bream Malayalam: valiya vilmeen, Kurali Tamil: valai meen, Kulli kozhi meen, Vannatthi, Vilaimeen Kannada: Erimeenu, Kokkare Arabic : shaour, Sheiri Arabi,gahash Mulla, Gadeer(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 16. Page 16 of 70 Fin Bream ( Japanese threadfin bream, Goldband, Pink perch) Malayalam: Navara, Kellimeen, Killimeen, Chengavaal, chennavira, henvaara,puthiyappalla kora Tamil: Navara, Sennagarai, Navarei, karuppu Mattavan,Changarah, Kandal meen, thullu kendai Kannada: Mudumagalu, madmal,madumagala Telugu: chalaneera kanti, sallenganti Other: Ruppan(bengali)Rain(gujarati)Rani(Marathi),rano krisi, bammi, Arabic: sultan Ibrahim, hemamah, hamarah,bassi, abu sena Katti, kolonto(in pakistan) To view other Breams - Click here THREADFIN BREAM Threadfin bream a perch like fish that is found in coastal Asian waters. It is called a threadfin because of the filaments that hang from its tail. Subscribe in a reader
  • 17. Page 17 of 70 Finletted Mackerel See Horse Mackerel: The torpedo scad, Megalaspis cordyla (also known as the hardtail scad, finny scad, finletted mackerel scad and cordyla scad), is a species of moderately large marine fish classified in the jack and horse mackerel family Finned bulleye Malayalam: Unnimary, chuvana, chenvara Tamil: Cheena Varai, Kakkasi Kannada: Disco menu Subscribe in a reader
  • 18. Page 18 of 70 Flying Fish Malyalam: kolal paravai, kola,baravi, Khola Tamil: parava, Para Kola, Kola, Paravai Kola Kannada: Parava menu Thuri, Jirri(in pakistan) Garfish Malayalam: Kola Meen, Kolaan, Karu thonamkunhi, Mural, kolan, Kokki(freshwater) Tamil: Kola, Mural, Kokkimeen, Vellai murrel, morel Kannada: Kokkare, konti Other: Kaikka,Kankely(bengali), tokali(Marathi) Kande toe, havu menu, tole Subscribe in a reader
  • 19. Page 19 of 70 Goatfish Malayalam: manakkam Tamil: nagarai, navarai, kal nakharai, kulnaven Telugu: Rahtee goolivinda Kannada: Kurli, Purli Arabic: hedie hammer,alu tamrah, hidi, Sultan ibrahim,kasarmala Manori, kolonto(in Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 20. Page 20 of 70 Greas Carp fish/ Reba Carp Malayalam: Reba, rogu Tamil: Poorali, Coala Kendai, Aranjan Podi, Aringal Telugu: Arju, Chittahri, Elamosa Others:Raig, Batta(Bengali)Podha,Purha(oriya), Panjali, Rewah, Loli Grouper(Reef Cod) Malayalam: Kalava, murumeen Tamil: kalavan, panni meen, komeri, kelavan Kannada: Guri, Gopra, Muri Meenu Others: Bile koral Arabic: Hammour, Semana, hader, kosher, khulkhull Dhambo, Gisser, Klanch, Golori(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 21. Page 21 of 70 Grunt/Grunter bream/Silver Grunt Malayalam:Karukaruppan, Kurukuruppan Kannada:Thondakappe,Thondo Tamil: Cheri, Ghorakan, Kadichani, Kakan, Korukkai, Seraiah, Kalianthalai, komkee,Kalianthalai, Komkee, Kurumutti, Mullankra, Pullikurimeen Telugu:Gorakka,Karuppi Other:Karkara(marathi) Arabic:Nagroor, Nagrur, Nakroor Herring(5 spot) Tamil: koimeen,nunalai Subscribe in a reader
  • 22. Page 22 of 70 Herring(Indian) Malayalam: Kannan Mathi Herring gaint Malayalam: Vallipoomen Tamil: Mooran Kenda,Manna, Allathi, Ullahti Subscribe in a reader
  • 23. Page 23 of 70 Hilsa/Indian shad Malayalam: Paluva Tamil: Ullam, Oolum, Vengannai, Sevva Other: Kodal Swadi, Paliya, Palasa, Mallas(kanada)Hilsa, Peddi(Vonog)( Konkani), killalu(telugu),ilisg(bangle), Chaksi(Marathi)Palwar, tikki palwar(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 24. Page 24 of 70 Horse Mackerel Subscribe in a reader
  • 25. Page 25 of 70 Malayalam: Vankaad, Chamba, Koolipara, para, Vangada, Kanni Ayala Tamil: Parai, Paarai, Vangada, Puli Parai, Thenga Parai, Vengadai Parai, Kilisai Kannada: Bangada(big eye scad), Kodanate, Goukae(hard tail) Others: Hado bangdo(Konkani)Par(Telugu) Arabic: busaimy Subscribe in a reader
  • 26. Page 26 of 70 Indian Scad Malayalam: Kozhiyala, Thiriyan,Vatta Kanni or Vattankanni(Big eye scad) Tamil: Parai/Paarai. Kumara parai, Kilichai Kannada: thidumpu Arabic: Jinnis, Sima Seem(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 27. Page 27 of 70 Different Type of scad: Subscribe in a reader
  • 28. Page 28 of 70 Jewfish(Ghol, croaker) Malayalam: Kora, Manham, pallikora, Maham Tamil: Kathalai, Panna, kopayen, Vari Kathalai,vanakathal,vellai kathalai, Kora Telugu: pullipanna,gorasa,tella,katchelu,goraka Kannada: Ghoti Others: Bara Poa, Lambu(bengali)dodyaro(konkani)Poma, Goli, Balvi, Dodi, Dantya,Bengal corvine, vella jaltelle,karoos katlellr,bola Arabic: Nagroor,shimahi Mushka, chan, boro, tont(in Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 29. Page 29 of 70 King Fish (some places its called Butter fish) (For a bigger, better view click on the images) Malyalam: Motha, kuluval mothai, kadal viral, mottah (some people call it neimeen , but neimeen is SEER fish) Tamil: vajaram, kadal viral,batang,kuluval, Kadavara, Kadal-viral,Cuddul-verarl,Cuddal- verarl Telugu: Vajaram, Peddah-mottah Kannada: surmai Other: surmai,visonu, viswon , Modasa (Gujarati) Madusa ,Muddus,sakla, Sakala (Marathi) Sanghta, Aangh, Sanglor(in Pakistan – sindhi and balochi), Cobia(Black King fish) Subscribe in a reader
  • 30. Page 30 of 70 Allied kingfish/Amberjack ( Seriola dumerili ) Malayalam: Punnara Meen, Punnaara Arabic: Hamam,Halwayo,Inch,Intias,Intyâs,Jibb,Sholah,Tsola English: Allied kingfish, Amberjack, Great amberfish, Great yellowtail, Greater amberjack, Greater amberjack (German: Grosse Bernsteinmakrele) , Greater yellowtail, jenny lind, purplish amberjack, Rock salmon,Sailor's choice,Samson fish, Yellow tail Leatherskin (Queenfish) Malayalam: Leather, koda Tamil: Theera, Katta, Tol Para Kannada: Palai-meenu Arabic:Alsain,lihlah,Zelaa, Bassardareb Aal, Saram,(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 31. Page 31 of 70 Little tunny/ Letti (refer TUNA) Lizard fish Malaylam: Arranna Tamil: Thumbili, thanni panna Telugu: Cade mottah Kannada: Aranai meenu Arabic: Macarona, Abu al leban, baram Koniari, bombala(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 32. Page 32 of 70 Lobster Malayalam: Konjan Tamil: Singi Raal, Kalral, Singi Erali, Maaku Eral, Kal eral Kannada: konju Kikat, kikka(Pakistan) Arabic: Kufea, shurkh al amaaq Subscribe in a reader
  • 33. Page 33 of 70 Mackerel Malayalam: Ayala, Aila Tamil: kanangeluthi, Kana Kayuthai, kanaam, keluthi aila,Kumla, Augalai, Ailai, Kanangeluthi Kannada: Bangde,Banguda, Telbangade Telugu: Kannangadatha,kanagarthalu Others: Bangda, Bangdo, Bangade, Arabic: Basha, garfa,bagha Srmai,surmaya, bangra(Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 34. Page 34 of 70 Malabar Leaf fish Malayalam: Panna karimeen,Karipidi, Chuttichi Malabar thryssa/Malabar Anchovy Malayalam: Manangu, Manang, Thryssa purava Tamil: poruva, poorava, Nedum poruva Kannada: Tharave, Larrae manangu Subscribe in a reader
  • 35. Page 35 of 70 Malabar Trevally Malayalam: Paara Tamil: Paarai, Thol Parai Kannada: Kodavai, Bonke, Long fin trevally- Bonke koduvai Arabic: Rabeeb, Sal, Jash, glaaef Bangra, kakkar,pattar(in Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 36. Page 36 of 70 Mangrove Jack( Common name for Mangrove red snapper) Malayalam: Kalavayan Tamil: Seppilli, Vekkattai, Thokkal, Pullikarayan Noolani Subscribe in a reader
  • 37. Page 37 of 70 Milkfish(White Mullet) Malayalam: Poomeen, Tamil: Chano chanos, Palmeen, Paal Kendai, Palai meen Telugu: palabontha Kannada: Hoovu menu, Hoomeenu Arabic: Nemara, Eiffah Ghonshi, Murru, Murra(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 38. Page 38 of 70 Moonfish Malayalam: Ambattan Para Tamil: Kannadi Karel, Amattikatti, Ambattan para Kannada: Hakkimeen Gujarathi: Vaniani Arabic: Halwayou Subscribe in a reader
  • 39. Page 39 of 70 Mrigal(Cauvery White Carp) Malayalam: Venkanda, Venkenda, Vellaranjan, Mrigal, Mrigalam, Venkata Tamil: Mrigal, Venkendai, Venkendai, Pudukendai, Mrigala, Arinjan , Dudu Kendai, Vencandi, Mrigala, Gudu Kendai Telugu: Arju, Yerramosu, Aruzu, Ballalamosa, Yerramosa kannada: Mrigal, Mrigala, Dodda-arja Other: Mrigal, Mrigala (Bengali) Mirka, Mariga, Mirrgah (Assamese) Morakhee, Nagari (Gujarati)Nain, Nainee, Narain, Mirki, Mrigal (Hindi) Mirga,Mirya, Mrigal (Marathi) Mirgali , Mirikali,Mirrga , Mirrgah (Oriya), Mori , Movakha (Punjabi) Subscribe in a reader
  • 40. Page 40 of 70 Mullet Subscribe in a reader
  • 41. Page 41 of 70 Malayalam: Thiruta, maalan , Mallan, grey mullet-Thirutha, Red mullet - Kanambu Tamil: Madavai kendai, Saala(small), Kavyangalu, velisa, Surada, madavakandai, Chiryakandai, Cheluva kandai, Gejameena kendai Telugu: Koniga,bonthaparigi, Bontha Chepa, Kathiparego Kannada: Male, Mala, Malu, Pare Others: Bhangan(bengali)Hunra(in UP and bihar), Bol (in mumbai)Andawai, Boil, Parshey, shev , tali,manakai, Bata, chiryakandai, Arabic: Biyah, maid, biah,wagena, arabi , (Red mullet: sultan Ibrahim) Boi, meengh,tagan,mori, chhodi, pharra, murbo, mundi(in Pakistan) Red Mullet and Indian Goatfish Difference Subscribe in a reader
  • 42. Page 42 of 70 Red mullet and Indian goatfish (Parupeneus indicus) are often confused. The red mullets or surmullets are two species of goatfish, Mullus barbatus and Mullus surmuletus, found in the Mediterranean Sea, east North Atlantic Ocean, and the Black Sea.They are both favored delicacies in the Mediterranean, and in antiquity were "one of the most famous and valued fish".[Wiki] Red mullet has a distinctive set of 4-5 broad, dark brown bands on the body.For a clear view check the picture with the close up of 2 mullets.Red mullet have a alternating blue and yellow lines on the head and snout, pink chin barbels with yellow tips, and blue spots in lines along the body.The red mullet is expensive since it tastes good and is easy to clean & bone. Murrel (Striped snakehead; banded snakehead; common snakehead, Channa Striata) (a freshwater fish variety known for its medicinal properties) Malayalam: Korava,Manathu kannan, Vatton, Vattudi Tamil: Viraal, viral meen, koravai, pothi meenp Telugu: Erramatta, mottu, mohkorava, thunda, korava Other: Cheng (Bengali)daku(Marathi) haal, shawl, shol (Assam),Ikan aruan, haruan, ruan, tomam paya (Malaysia), Soali (Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 43. Page 43 of 70 Mussels Malayalam: kadukka, kallummakkaya, kallumakkai,kakka,kadiika, kadalkai, kalliimakai, nilakakka Tamil: aazhi, matti,Kallikai, Pachaiali, pachchai ali, chippi Other:pacile, Ajeer, chippi Subscribe in a reader
  • 44. Page 44 of 70 Oyster Malayalam: Kakka, miriuga, Muni Tamil: Sippy, Sippi,niuthlut chippi,muthu sippi–empty oysrer-sippi, live oyster-kavaddi Other:kalawan, mukta jhinuk, moti simp Subscribe in a reader
  • 45. Page 45 of 70 Parrot fish Malayalam: Pacha pheesam, kizhi meen, keli meen, kolimeen Tamil: Pachai elimeen Kannada: Gili meenu Arabic: Hareed, Gain, durah Subscribe in a reader
  • 46. Page 46 of 70 Pearl spot/green chromide Malayalam: karimeen, Erimeen Tamil: pattai, Seththa Kendai, Palincha, Karassar Telugu: Cashimera Others: Karimeen, kaagalsi,kaleram kagalsi, ( kalundar-in konkani), Putulkas Subscribe in a reader
  • 47. Page 47 of 70 Perch Malayalam: Keeri, Kotha, Kallakeedam(Karippidi,karooppu-climbing perch) Tamil: Kilichan, Keeli, keechan, Prachi,Palin-Kichan (Panaiyeri kendai, Paunieyri, sennal,- climbing perch)) Other: Pal(konkan), Naveri(marathi), Gahnu(oriya) (Kawai, koi,-climbing perch) Telugu: chamallu,kataili, Baikeeli, kilipothu, ganam (Kavaiyan-climbing perch) Kannada: keeli Subscribe in a reader
  • 48. Page 48 of 70 Pomfret Malayalam: Aavoli, Akoli, Aakoli Tamil: vawal, Vavwall, vaval, Telugu: Tellachanduva(white), Nalla chanduva, Nalla sandawah(black) Kannada: Manji, Bili Manji(silver) Kappu Manji(black) Other: sagoti(Konkani)Paplet, chandava, halva, Saranga, poplait, chendu vallu, chanda, foli chanda(silver), Rup Chanda(Chinese), Arabic: zubaidy, halwayooh Karopitho, kala-poplet, siak tighlum, kala pithoo(black)-(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 49. Page 49 of 70 Prawns/shrimp Malayalam: Konch, chemmeen, Konj Tamil: Eral, Eraal, ira Kannada: Boli etti, etti Other: Royyalu(Tl) jhinga, chingri,sungat,Chaha,harina,bagda, Kalri, madak, jaira, lassa(pakistan) Arabic: gambari WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRAWN AND A SHRIMP? Subscribe in a reader
  • 50. Page 50 of 70 Rabbit fish Arabic: safi, sunafi, oran, kalloron Kakina,mahparri(in Pakistan) Rayfish Malayalam: kottiva, Therandi, Tirandi, therandi Tamil: thirukkai, Telugu: Teki, belugiri,Tenku Other: thorake(Kananda) Waghole(konkani), Shaplapata, Haush(Bengali)waghla, thirukkai Pittan(pakistan) Arabic-Luchmah,abu-safan Subscribe in a reader
  • 51. Page 51 of 70 Red Snapper(Mangrove red snapper, river snapper, Jobfish) Malayalam: Pahari, Chemballi murumeen(black spot snapper) Tamil: Sankara, Parithi vela meen, Sudhati, pulariam,sep pilli, Cheppilli, Chenganni,Thokkal,kalavai, Karuvalai, kondal, Seppilli/Noolani(Malabar Red snapper) Kannada: Chemballi Telugu: Thundava, Rangu, Kaliviya, Korameemu Other:Rane, Ranga,choukya, Thamoshi(Konkani),Ratado(Guj) Arabic:Hamra(red snapper), Neisarah (blackspot) yezak(jobfish) Umm al durais, kaleb, mergan Hira, hiro, kunla, kanalcha(in Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 52. Page 52 of 70 Ribbon fish/belt fish/Hairtail Malayalam: Vaala, Thalayan, vala (boal- fresh water –attu valai) Tamil: Vaalai,Bale, Savalai,Valai, vazhi meen (boal- fresh water –wallah) Kannada: Pambole ,Hanbole,Saalai, pambol Telugu: Savallu Other: Chhuri mach, churi (Bengali)Kamble, Hambli, Baale(konkani) Talwar, tinji, chindi(Pakistan) Arabic:salsool, humalan Subscribe in a reader
  • 53. Page 53 of 70 Rohu (Carp Fish) Malayalam: Rohu, Rohitham Tamil: rohu, Kannadi Kendai Telugu: Bocha Gnadu meenu Others: Roe, rohiti , row, Rahu, Ruee, Rui, Tapra, Dumra, Tambada masa Sailfish (Indian sailfish) Malayalam: Ola-meen, Olameen Tamil: Thalapaththu, Kopparan, Mayilmeen Gujarathi: Kunga, Tadmachi Marathi: Tadmasa Arabic: Faras, Kheil al bahar Subscribe in a reader
  • 54. Page 54 of 70 Salmon (Indian salmon/ Threadfin) Malayalam: kaalaa,kora,bameen, Tamil: kala,kaala, Thiravalai, Telugu: maga, Budathamaga Kannada: Darha, Balu, Ramus Other: Raavaas, Rawas,ravs,lakhea, Kaala,ravns,ravese, Lakhua Arabic: Andag Subscribe in a reader
  • 55. Page 55 of 70 Sardines(pilchard are more bony) Malayalam: mathi, chaala(oil saradine-nalla mathi), veloori(white saradine) Tamil: mathi,salai, Vellai Suda(White saradine), Paichalai, Kavalai, neethu Kavalai Telugu: Kavallu, Noonakaala(Oil sardines), Noona Kavallu Kannada: Boothai, buthai, Boige(oil saradine) Pedi, Erabai-deep bodies, Berjal Swadi-white saradine Other: kanda,tarlo, Tarsulo(round bellied saradine) (Konkani) Haird (Marathi)Pedvey,chareeaddee, pedi,baige,tarle,trale,tori,bhutai, Arabic: Ooma, alfa, aida Palli, palla, goi , mitti(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 56. Page 56 of 70 Sawfish Malayalam: vakusravu Tamil: Vela, Vezha, Uluvai Telugu: yalla Khari-mangar, lair, lairo, suddo, chaiti(Pakistan) Arabic:syaf Seer fish(Spanish mackerel) Subscribe in a reader
  • 57. Page 57 of 70 Malayalam: naymeen,naimeen,ayokora,ayakura, Tamil: Vanjaram,naimeem, Savara, Mavulasi, Cheela, Nettaiyan Cheela, Mavuladi Telugu: Vanjaram,Konema Kannada: neimeenu Arkale, Anjal, Dandi, Bawan,Ayakoorai Other: surmai (Konkani)surma mach, surmai, ison, seela(in some places of tamil nadu), Arabic: kanad, Chanaad khubat, derak Kalgund, kulgun,Ghore, gore(in pakistan) Shark Subscribe in a reader
  • 58. Page 58 of 70 Malayalam: sraavu, choraku, Shravu Tamil: sura,Sorrah Kannada: thatte, balliar(tulu/kannada) Telugu: Sora, Soraputtu Others: mori (Konkani)Boalu, zori,sorrah, Arabic: jargoor, gursh,lakham, walad Mangra, Pishi kamot, sorapi pishik(Pakistan) Silver barfish/ Dorab Wolf herring Malayalam: mulluvala, Vala Tamil: karu vaali, Mullu Vallai, Valai Others:Korli(Konkani), Karli, Mullibala Arabic:Helf Subscribe in a reader
  • 59. Page 59 of 70 Silver belly/ Pony fish/silverbelly Malayalam: Thali mullen, kaea, karal, mullen, nalla mullen Tamil: kaaral podi, kaarai,thata kavel, kavel, ,karal, kara podi Kannada: Guruku, Kurchi, kurichi Other: Kadal bale, Kurli bale. Kodu bale(kanada) surgutta,velli (Konkani),gurkku,kampa,(khampi-(Konkani)kara(telugu) Mith, Kaanteri, Neela punto(in pakistan) Arabic:Saal, Geraish Subscribe in a reader
  • 60. Page 60 of 70 Silver biddy/majorras Tamil: uduvan,oodan,udagam, Velludan Malayalam: pranjin,kodian purachi Kannada: Paiya, Hole bainge, Other: Shekti(konkan) Arabic: badah,bedha, kass Jerki, Mudro(in Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 61. Page 61 of 70 Silver moony/Silver Bat fish/finger fish/diamond fish/silver moonfish Malayalam: Aakoli, Vavalmeen Tamil: Parrandan Moolen, Purrandee Kannada: Hakki Meenu(moonfish) , Belli menu Girpai, Mith(in pakistan - sindhi and balochi), Chandlak(marathi) Arabic: farsoug, Farsuk Solefish Malayalam: nang, nangu, Manangu Tamil: nangu,naaku meen, virahi, Manangu Kannada: Nangu Lyamp ,Chirate nangu, Guddel Nangu / Nangu. Other: Bashpata, Kukurjib(Bengali) Telugu: korra menu Other: lep(Konkani)moral, repti, leppe, pooli kuchi,sola, Arabic: lisan, Al thor lesan al-baher Muna swasoo, Phani, bans-patta, buti, swaso(Pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 62. Page 62 of 70 Squid Malayalam: kanava Tamil: oosi kanawa, kanavai, kadama Mayya, mus(in Pakistan) Arabic:naggar Subscribe in a reader
  • 63. Page 63 of 70 Tilapia Tamil: kari, neyyi,jilapi,jilehi,thilaepia Arabic: boulty Threadfin bream(refer fin bream) Tamil: Rani menu,sankara Subscribe in a reader
  • 64. Page 64 of 70 Tuna Malayalam: choora, chura Tamil: soorai, vari soorai(skip jack) mas choora Kannada: Gedare(Skip jack) Peepa, kedar, gedar, Surai menu(little tuna, kawakawa) Subscribe in a reader
  • 65. Page 65 of 70 Other: chura,choora,toona,bugudi,tokke,kawakawa (little tuna) Arabic: taban, tuban, shiriwa,zainoop Pakistan: Chuki, chunki, Dawan, ulus(kawakawa)kishki(skip jack) Identify Albacore, Atlantic Bonito, Bigeye, Blackfin Tuna, Kawakawa, Little Tunny, Pacific Bonito and Yellowfin Tuna Turbot Malayalam: Manthal, Aayiram Pali Tamil: Potha, Pothal, Erumei-Nakku Telugu: Dodda Nangu, Kolli Nangu , Noree-Nalaka Other: Kuppa machli, Haro Jeeb (Gujarati) Bhakas (Marathi) Hajam, dandani, kochuk(Pakistan) Arabic: Kubzet al bahar,madas Indian Spiny Turbot,Indian Halibut,Indian Turbot (English) Subscribe in a reader
  • 66. Page 66 of 70 A halibut is a type of flatfish from the family of the right-eye flatfish The Turbot is a left-eyed flatfish Vela Malayalam: velavu,vella para Tamil: vela meen Subscribe in a reader
  • 67. Page 67 of 70 Wahoo Malayalam: Ayakoora Ghore, gore, yahoo(in Pakistan) White fish/false trevally (For image refer Malabar Trevally) Malayalam: parava, Kuthuppu, Paravas, Kadu Tamil: neer suthumbu, sudumhu, Guthippu Telugu: Sadumi Bukko, chilanker(in pakistan) Subscribe in a reader
  • 68. Page 68 of 70 Whiting/ Indian whiting/lady fish/sillago Malayalam: poozhan,noongal, poovan, nangol, cudeerah Tamil: kilangan, kelangan,kilachi, kelakkan kannada: Kane, nogli O :kisu fish,mudoshi (Konkani), Tular dandi(lady fish) kane, nogli, murdosh, kilanganan Viat, Mushk, Bhambor, Hashoor(in pakistan) Arabic: hassom Subscribe in a reader
  • 69. Page 69 of 70 Yellowfin tuna Malayalam: valliya chura, poovan choora Tamil: keerai Kannada: Kedar, Sooral menu Arabic: gaider, thamad Subscribe in a reader
  • 70. Page 70 of 70 Reference: www.mpeda.com/ www.fishbase.net/ zipcodezoo.com/ www.biosearch.in/ www.eol.org/ fishinfo.siffs.in/main/index.php (Maalayalam and tamil) fishesinkerala.blogspot.com/ (names in malayalam) risikan.lkim.gov.my/ikan/Spesisikan.htm (Malaysian Market) habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/guidebooks/marinefish/picslist.htm (Singapore) parisaramahiti.kar.nic.in (Karnataka fisheries) www.stuartxchange.org/FishNames.html (Philippine ) www.uae.gov.ae/uaeagricent/fisheries/photo_fish_en.stm (For UAE MARKET) http://www.enhg.org/alain/phil/fish/fish.htm www.saudi-fisheries.com/EN/Company/Products/ (Saudi Arabian Market) www.ycfml.com/yemenfish.htm (Yemen) www.omanfisheries.com/ (Oman) www.agri-history.org/pdf/fish_article.pdf (In sanskrit) http://fishindex.blogspot.com/2009/04/convict-cichlid-amatitlania.html http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/fishery/commercial%20fish_india.pdf You might also like: Seer (Naimeen) Fish Soup Fish Molly or mollie Goat Cheese peppered Salad Natural immunity to fight H1N1 flu SO U L SD E L IG HT IS L ICE N SE D U ND E R A CR E AT IVE COM M ON S AT T R IBU T IO N - N O D E R IVAT IVE W O RK S 2. 5. Give a little thought - The secret of being miserable is to have the leisure to bother about whether you are happy or not - Dale Carnegie Subscribe in a reader