Category: Fishes in Sundarban

Indian Mottled Eel (Anguilla marmorata)

Indian Mottled Eel (Anguilla marmorata) The Indian Mottled Eel (Anguilla marmorata) is a freshwater eel species belonging to the family Anguillidae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the eastern coast of Africa to the western Pacific Ocean, including India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Physical Characteristics: The […]

Bengal Eel (Anguilla bengalensis)

Bengal Eel (Anguilla bengalensis) The Bengal Eel (Anguilla bengalensis), also known as the Indian Mottled Eel or Indian Longfin Eel, is a freshwater fish species belonging to the family Anguillidae. It is native to the rivers and estuaries of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. Physical Characteristics: The Bengal Eel […]

Striped Eel Catfish (Plotosus lineatus)

Striped Eel Catfish (Plotosus lineatus) The Striped Eel Catfish (Plotosus lineatus) is a marine fish species belonging to the family Plotosidae. It is found in the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the eastern coast of Africa to the western Pacific Ocean, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and the waters around Australia, […]

Indian Salmon (Polynemus indicus)

Indian Salmon (Polynemus indicus) Indian Salmon (Polydactylus indicus), also known as Threadfin Salmon or Indian Threadfin, is a marine fish species belonging to the family Polynemidae. It is native to the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean, including the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Salmon is a popular food fish and […]

Indian River Shad (Tenualosa ilisha)

Indian River Shad (Tenualosa ilisha) The Indian River Shad (Tenualosa ilisha), also known as Hilsa, is an anadromous fish species found in the rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar. It is a member of the herring family Clupeidae and is famous for its unique taste and […]