Mullets (Family: Mugilidae) Mullets are a family of fish known as Mugilidae, comprising around 80 species that inhabit coastal and estuarine environments worldwide. They are typically found in tropical and temperate waters, often venturing into brackish and even freshwater habitats. Mullets are ecologically important as they play a crucial role in nutrient cycling within their […]
Category: Fishes in Sundarban
Mudskippers (Family: Gobiidae)
Mudskippers (Family: Gobiidae) Mudskippers are a unique group of fish that belong to the family Gobiidae, which comprises more than 2,000 species of small, bottom-dwelling fish. Mudskippers are found in coastal habitats throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including mangrove forests, tidal mudflats, and estuaries. These fascinating fish have adapted to life in the intertidal zone, where […]
Shrimps and Prawns (Family: Penaeidae)
Shrimps and Prawns (Family: Penaeidae) Shrimps and prawns belonging to the family Penaeidae are a group of marine crustaceans found in warm coastal waters around the world, particularly in the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic regions. Penaeid shrimps and prawns play important ecological roles in marine ecosystems and are also economically significant as a food source for […]
Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta)
Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) is a marine fish species belonging to the family Scombridae, which includes other well-known fish such as tuna and bonito. The Indian Mackerel is native to the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans, extending from the eastern coast of Africa to the Bay […]
Indian Butterfish (Stromateus cinereus)
Indian Butterfish (Stromateus cinereus) Indian Butterfish (Stromateus cinereus), also known as the Grey Pomfret, is a marine fish species belonging to the family Stromateidae. It is widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean, from the eastern coast of Africa to Japan and the northern coast of Australia. […]
Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus)
Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus) Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus), also known as Spotted Butterfish, Spadefish, or simply Scat, is a species of fish belonging to the Scatophagidae family. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, with its range extending from the eastern coast of Africa to the western Pacific, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and […]
Indian Whiting (Sillago sihama)
Indian Whiting (Sillago sihama) Indian Whiting (Sillago sihama), also known as Silver Whiting or Sand Smelt, is a marine fish species that belongs to the Sillaginidae family. It is commonly found in the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region, stretching from the eastern coast of Africa to the western Pacific, including the Red Sea, Persian […]
Mangrove Red Snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus)
Mangrove Red Snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus) The Mangrove Red Snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus) is a marine fish species belonging to the family Lutjanidae, also known as the snapper family. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, primarily in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and northern Australia. It is commonly […]
Indian Flathead (Platycephalus indicus)
Indian Flathead (Platycephalus indicus) The Indian Flathead (Platycephalus indicus) is a marine fish species belonging to the family Platycephalidae, also known as the flathead family. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, primarily in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia. It is commonly found along the coastal […]
Bombay Duck (Harpadon nehereus)
Bombay Duck (Harpadon nehereus) The Bombay Duck (Harpadon nehereus) is a marine fish species belonging to the family Synodontidae, also known as the lizardfish family. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, primarily in countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is commonly found along the coastal regions of the Arabian […]