Cultivable species of fresh water fishes - Indigenous spec | GOAL MBBS

Cultivable species of fresh water fishes -

Indigenous species :

1. Catla catla (Catla)
2. Labeo rohita (Rohu) – Most common carp
3. Labeo calbasu (Calbasu)
4. Cirrhinus mrigala (Mrigal)
5. Clarius batrachus (Magur)

Exotic species :

-Cyprinus carpio (Common carp)
- Ctenopharyngodon idella (grass carp)
- Hypopthalmicthys molitrix (chinese carp/silver carp)

Marine fishes - are generally rich in Omega-3-fatty acids.

1. Hilsa (Hilsa)
2. Salmo (Salmon)
3. Sardinella (Sardine)
4. Harpodon (Bombay duck)
5. Stomaleous (Pomfret) - Introdued in Indian sea by foreigners
6. Rastrelliger (Mackerel)