Anchovy
Malayalam ( മലയാളം ): Nethili, Kozhuva, Natholi, Netha , Nathal
Tamil ( தமிழ ): Nethali, Nethili, Thogai meen
Telugu ( తెలుగు ): Nethallu, poorava ,Kelba, Poravallu
Kannada: Manangu, bolingei Kollathuru
Other: Capsali Mandli मांडलि(konkani) Mandeli or GOLDEN ANCHOVIES, Phasa, Phansa Gang maurala, Ruli(bengali)Purasa, Churali Patua, Dinasi, Dindus, motyala, Enaga, Onaga, Phansi, Gujarathi - Pelli , Oriya - Chauli,
Malaysia : Bak kang, Bilis bunga air, Pusu, Teri
Arabic (عربى ): Barriya, Zaam, أنشوفة
Phyasa, padni(in pakistan)
Tagalog (also in Philippines ): Dilis, Silag, Alipatang, Bolinao, Munamom
Srilanka : Halmassa, Handalla
ANCHOVY vs SMELT vs SARDINES
Anchovy is distinguished from smelt by the wide mouth and long eyes and relative position of fins with dorsal wholly behind. Anchovy is saltwater fish of the engraulidae family . Smelts (family Osmeridae) are Anadromous fishes means those that spend most of their lives in the sea but migrate to fresh water to spawn. True smelts seldom exceed 14 inches in length and thus classified as small fish. Eperlan, the French word used, is the name for the European smelt (Osmerus eperlanus) of northern European lakes and seas is a true smelt. European smelt is typically 15 to 18 cm long.
Smelts only have one dorsal fin with rays, .The true smelt have a small adipose fin on the dorsal fin,which is absent in silversides but you can also find them on salmon, trout and most catfish, which looks more like a little fleshy nub. March–April the smelt season, in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, smelt (locally known as koryushka) is known as a special local delicacy, famous for its cucumber smell.
The osmerid smelts are often confused with atherind smelt (silverside family)
The silversides and other unrelated fishes are sometimes also called smelts. Smelts are found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and in lakes in North America and northern part of Europe.Smelts are not found in Indian Ocean or the southern hemisphere. These fishes are sometimes refrred as whitebaits too. Silvery-green fish, also known as rainbow smelt, are similar in appearance to sardines and anchovies. The silver smelt is silver and grey coloured about 20cm, dark on the back, and clear on the belly. It appears all along Peruvian coast.
(Refer Candlefish - Thaleichthys pacificus) found in waters off the American Pacific northwest for its excessive oil content)
The European Anchovy is related to herring and are oily fishes.
European Anchovy or Black Sea Anchovy
The European anchovy or common names as Anchoa europea, Ansjovis, Hamsia,Anshuga, Enchova, Southern African anchovy, Japanese anchovy, Ansjos,Anchois de l'Afrique australe, Acciuga di Faro lives, Alice 'e sperone,Cicinielli janculilli (popular in Italy ), Antjúga or Europäische Sardelle or Katakuchiiwashi lives off the coasts of Europe and Africa, including in the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea. It has a silver underbelly and blue, green or grey back and sides. A silver stripe along flank disappeares with age.
Coilia, Golden Anchovy or Mandeli as popularly known in Maharastra. Also known as the grenadier anchovies or Gold spotted gernadier anchovy is a genus of anchovies
Arabic : أنشوفة بُقَع ذهب
Malayasia : Bulu ayam
Spain : Anchoa granadera dorada
Srilanka: தோகை மீன், Thogai-meen
India :मंदीळि, Mandeli, kapsali maṇḍli (Konkani)(कपसालि मांडलि) Oorialli,Monangu, ಮುನಂಗು, Olua
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,Suruli kandai, ಟೊಂಕೀ
Konkani: Tonki टोंकी
Other: Ghalse, Badvi, Badri, Jaban Tal (Marathi) Goli, Gola, Oozha, (Oriya)- Gayala, seela betu, Bengali - Surnagi nimcha
Arabic: Al Gidd, Agam, al kebeer, sabaat
Kund(in Pakistan)
Hebrew: Melita (obtuse barracuda)
Barramundi / Bekti(Gaint sea Perch, Begti, Cock-up, Sea bass)
Barramundi / Bekti are known as
Asian Seabass, one of the most popular fish in Australia, Thai cuisine and Bengali cuisine. Sea bass is a term for perch family found in sea near shore. Sea bass, bombay bekti, goan chonak are larger than kolkata variety caught mostly in estuaries
Fish names in Malayalam : Chemali narimeen, Kaalanji - narimeen, Nari meen, Nuddee meen, tanad, koduva, kolen
Fish names in Tamil : Painee meen, Koduvai,Padukoppa , Dadhara, Kodusa Keduwa, Koduwa, koduva, Painee Meen
Fish names in Telugu : Pandu Chepa, Pandu Meenu, Pandu Koppa, pandu goppa, పండుగప్ప, Pandugappa
Fish names in Kannada : Koliji, Mudar meenu, koleji, Kemberi, Koliji,Keliji
Fish names in Marathi : Khajura , Jiteda
Fish names in Odia: Bhekti , Vetki, Dadara, Bekkut, Durruah
Fish names in Bengali : Bekti, Todah , Gural
Other: Dodaro, goan chonak, cōnak (Konkani)(चोनक) Gariyu(gujarati) Fitadar,
Bekti Koral, River snapper, Chonak(chonak), Tamoshi, Englishmans fish
Fish names in Arabic : Arosah, Nai sarah, sea bass (european)
Fish names in Tagalog : Apahap, Bulgan, Matang-Pusa, Katuyot
Dangri (in pakistan)
Hebrew: Barramundi
Hebrew: Bas sela (striped bass )
Hebrew: Levrak (sea bass)
European seabass : In North America it is widely known by its Italian name Branzino, Branzini or Mediterranean sea bass. In French, it's loup de mer. But the Chilean seabass isn't a bass at all, it's a Patagonian toothfish
Basa / Pangas /Vietnamese Catfish / Cream Dory
Malayalam: koori vaala, Indian Valah, Pangusis (Assam vala), Muzhu Meen, Malaysian vaala
Tamil: Keluthi Meen, Aie, Coola kelettee, broiler meen, Aeri vanjaram, Yeri Vanjaram
Telugu: pungus, Choluvajella, Pangas, Banka jella
Other: Baiki, sheelan in marathi and Jellum
UAE: Cream Dory, Sweet Doris, Shark Catfish
Basa (Pangasius bocourti) belongs to catfish family. In UK its known as Vietnamese river cobbler, basa, pangasius, panga.
North America and Australia its known as basa fish, swai, bocourti. other names are Yellowtail catfish
Bluefin Trevally
Malayalam: Vatta, Kuluvel, Oyupara, maduthala
Tamil: Parai
Telugu: Kuroogoo-Parah
Other: Shitap(marathi), Bluefin jack
Bombay DuckAlso refer Lizard fish below
Malayalam: Bummili, Bomblaya
Tamil: Vangaravasi,
Telugu: Vanamattalu , Coco Muttah, Cucah Sawahri
Kannada: Banguli
Other: Bombil,Nehare,Bunmalo (Marathi) loitta,Lutia, Bumaloh(Bengali)Bumla, Gulchi (Gujarati) Bombalo / Naluna / Banamotta / Bombil(Oriya), Bengali - Bombala / Nihare
Bombil, bombala(in pakistan)
Butterfish
Many fish go by the generic name "butterfish." Butterfish is a market name for several different types of fish.Mostly for the oily or butter content in these fishes they are locally known so. Many fishes are referred as butterfish like Cobia, Trevally, Scat, Pompano, Dart, Amberjacks and Seer fish.
In kerala Seerfish, Cobia and Punnarameen / Poonara meen(Greater amberjack) are confused as butterfish . In Tamilnadu the Snakeheads are sometimes referred as butterfish
Spotted Scat are also called Butterfish
Malayalam: Nachara (spotted scat fish )
Kannada: Konande, Bonke(Black-banded trevally) [fish no. 3 in the image]
Other: Saudalo, karchani(Konkani), saundāḷe (सौंदाळे, ಸೌಂದಾಳೆ)
Chitra chandi(Oriya- spotted scat) Paira Chanda, Bheja touri (Bengali for - spotted scat)
Escolar is often sold under various names like "butterfish", "Hawaiian walu", "Snale Mackerel" or "super white tuna".
Butter fish is also known as chinese pomfret or white pomfret fish or pompano
American butterfish is also known as dollarfish, shiner, skipjack, sheepshead, or harvestfish.
Black cod or sablefish is also sometimes confused as butterfish in some places
Catfish
Malayalam: etta, Valia Etta, Kaari , Etta koori(marine)Thendu Kadu(Freshwater Stinging Catfish)
Tamil: Kelluthi, Kezhuthi, Mandai, Kaleru, Irung Keletee, Keluthi, Kellettee, Keliru
Kannada: Thede, Shede, Shede Galiya
Odia: Kantia (white) Magura(black), Jalanga(River), Thella Jella, Nellajella
Other: Pungas(freshwater), Tedi jella, jellalu, Ungilayi, Jella,walaga(Telugu) , Muchal kanta(marine), Kan Magur(Bengali) Walshingala, Walshingti(kanada) Nal Shingala(Marathi) Mogamshede, Pangusg, Shingala,Sangot (konkani), Sangtam, Shyade, Sangat, Vari Choongum, Varichundan Mushi, Konkani - Sangot, Fish names in Gujarathi - Khago
Arabic: Chim Khen, kumal
Tagalog: Hito, Pantat,Ito
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 ,Bochu , Bacha, Krishnabotcha
Other: Bhakua, Baudhekera , Baudhekra (Assamese),Katla,Pla Kra Ho (Bengali), Bawas,Tambra,Thambra (Gujarati)Boassa,Chepti ,Bhakur,Katla (Fish name in Hindi)Tambra,Katala,Pla Kra Ho (Marathi),Bahkur,Barkur,Bhakur (Oriya)Theil ,Theila,Thaila (Punjabi),Boassa (Rajasthani)
Clam
Malayalam: Kakka, Eninthti, Kakka matti
Tamil: Kilinjal, Matti(Vjtlia), inatti ,vari Matti, Panja matti, Vazhi, vazhukkumatti, Chippi(sometimes)
Telugu: Boodidhi gulla , Gangalicheppa gulla
Marathi: Shivale , Tigari , Shimpale , Tisare
Gujarathi: Chhipia
Fish name in Konkani: Kuleye
Other: Tisre, Khubbe, Tisrio, Teesrya, tisre तिस्रे (konkani) khubbo खुब्बो, ಖುಬ್ಬೊ , ತಿಸ್ರೆ
Arabic: Sughoa
Cod
Malayalam: Mullan, Sarghan, Chemmun, panna Mahi mahi
Tamil: Panna, Kalava
Kannada: Guri, Gopra, Muri Meenu
Other: Gobro(konkan), Kallmurya
Also refer Grouper
Convict Surgeonfish
Malayalam: Kurichil, Nelalan, Varipara, Paalla
Tamil: Kozhimeen,
Kannada: mada
Telugu: Mootah
Arabic: Sohal
Tagalog: Labahita, Yapot
Crab
Malayalam : Njandu, Nandu
Tamil : Nandu
Telugu : Pitha, Peetha,
Gujarathi : Karachala
Hindi : Kekada
Marathi : Khadapichimbori
Konkani : Kurilo
Kannada : Kallu Denji
Oriya : Kanakda, Manda peta
Bengali : Kankara
Other: Kekda, Kurlya, Aedi, kurlo कुरलो, Nona(Konkan), ಕುರ್ಲೊ
Kekra, kukri,googoo tanga(in Pakistan)
Arabic :gabgoob, Qubqub,saratan sabih
Cuttle
Malayalam: Tonadi Kanava, Kalaan Kanava
Tamil: Kanavai, Totti kanava, Ottu Kanava, Muttai, Kadamba
Kannada: Kappe Dondas
Telugu: Charala Kalivinda, Kandavai
Oriya: Kumiti muna, kalirinda, Batua macha
Gujarathi: Dodka
Marathi: Makul
Konkani: Bebo
Other: Maya Mach
Mayya, mus(in Pakistan)
Arabic: habbar, Subaidaj
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)
Dolphin Fish(Mahi Mahi or Dorado)
Fish name in Malayalam: Avvnose, Abanoos, Chain cover fish
Fish name in Tamil: Avlis, Kal vanna,badahlen, Koppurai Kula, Ayilis, ailai
Fish name in Kannada: Abanoos
Fish name in Telugu: Peda tura
Fish name in Oriya: Baal, Sisun magar
Fish name in Bengali: Putul
Fish name in Gujarati: Apnus , Himra machi
Fish name in Marathi: apnus , Abanoos, Himra massa
Fish name in Lakhadweep: Fiyala, Affunose
Fish name in Andaman: Rui
Fish name in Hindi : Mahi mahi, Affanood, Halwa
Fish name in Arabic: Anfalous, bakti
Fish name in Tagalog: Dorado, Dularo, Talang-talang, lapis
Mahlar, amlooshk, amrusk(in pakistan)
Eel / Yellow Pike Conger Eel / indian mottled eel
Even though the eel looks like a snake it is really a fish ( Eels, Congers and morays)
Malayalam: Pambu meen, Malanjil , Manangil, Malungulu, Maniangal,malanjal, Aarel (yellow pike)
Tamil: Vealangu, Vilangu, Seram Pambu, Velangoo, Vlangu, Porivelangu, Kotah, Kulivi pamboo(yellow pike conger)
Telugu: Malamgulu,Malugu, Bommidayalu, Bommidailu , Tala bon, Culim-poun(yellow pike)
Kannada: Kencholi, Hari Meenu, Hanchu mennu
Other: Thumbi (oriya) vaam, Bam, Kamila, Banehara(Bengali)Suteri, Kolaav, Bale, Vaamb, Vaam, Ahir, Kilis (Marathi) in vasai marathi its called VAAVI, vaahi
Barn, Sankh, Saang (in pakistan)
Nepali: Raj Baam
Tagalog: Igat,Palos, Pindanga
Emperor / Mula / pigface bream
Malayalam: valiya vilmeen, Kurali, Pulli velameen
Tamil: valai meen, Kulli kozhi meen, Vannatthi, Vilaimeen
Kannada: Erimeenu, Kokkare, Eri meenu , Kokkaru
Telugu: Karwa
Oriya: Kokoroba, Karwa
Lakshadweep: Kurulimas , Punji
Gujarathi: Chuncha , Dhamil
Marathi: Dhamil
Arabic : shaour, Sheiri Arabi,gahash
Mulla, Gadeer(in pakistan)
Tagalog: Bitilya, Bukawin
Fin Bream
Japanese threadfin bream
Other breams: Pigface bream, Long spine bream, Butterfly bream, bony bream, Goldband, (Pink perch - Rani fish -freshwater game fish)
Malayalam: Navara, Kellimeen, Killimeen, Chengavaal, chennavira, henvaara,puthiyappalla kora
Tamil: Navara, Sennagarai, Navarei, karuppu Mattavan, Changarah, Kandal meen, thullu kendai, Lomia
Kannada: Mudumagalu, madmal, madumagala, ರಾಣೋ
Telugu: chalaneera kanti, sallenganti
Oriya: Nalliborai, Nallisankara
Gujarathi: Rata, Lalmachala
Other: Rani mach,Ruppan(bengali)Rain(gujarati)Rani(Marathi),rano, Rane, राणो (konkani) krisi, bammi, Andamans Is - Rani , Pooma
Arabic: sultan Ibrahim, سمك السلطان إبراهيم, hemamah, hamarah,bassi, abu sena
Tagalog: Bisugo
Katti, kolonto(in pakistan)
Hebrew: Farida (blue spotted sea bream)
Hebrew: Denis (sea bream)
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.
To view other Seabreams (Porgy also known as Sea Bream) - Click here
Different Type of Bream:
Finletted Mackerel
Refer
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 bullseye
Bigfin Bigeye, Bulleye, Deepwater Bullseye, Glasseye, Goggle Eye, Longfin Bigeye, Red Soldierfish
Malayalam: Unnimary, chuvana, chenvara, Bullsai
Tamil: Cheena Varai, Kakkasi
Kannada: Disco meenu
Telugu: Bochelu, Yera-chepalu
Bengali: Alta-punti
Gujarathi: Ratado, Dorali
Marathi: Tambi
Oriya: Alta-punti
Hindi: disco machli ,laal machli
Flying Fish
Malyalam: kolal paravai, kola,baravi, Khola
Tamil: parava, Para Kola, Kola, Paravai Kola
Kannada: Parava menu
Thuri, Jirri(in pakistan)
Tagalog: Isdang Iawin
Garfish / Belone belona/ Needle Fish
Malayalam: Kola Meen, Kolaan, Karu thonamkunhi, Mural, kolan, Kokki(freshwater)
Tamil: Kola, Oosi kola, Nedu mural, Mural, Kokkimeen, Vellai murrel, moorel
Kannada: Kokkare, konti, Kandai , Toli
Telugu: Chinna pichika, Muddera
Oriya: Gangtudi, Kankhey , Kodivi
Lakshadweep Is: Oola ,Keran, Dethumtholi
Gujarathi: Kunga, toli , Tiri
Marathi: Tol, tokali
Konkani: Tokki
Other: Kaikka,Kankely(bengali), Kande toe, havu menu, tole
Goatfish
Malayalam: manakkam
Tamil: nagarai, navarai, kal nakharai, kulnaven
Telugu: Rahtee goolivinda
Bengali: Boral
Kannada: Kurli, Purli
Arabic: hedie hammer,alu tamrah, hidi, Sultan ibrahim,kasarmala
Manori, kolonto(in Pakistan)
Greas Carp fish / Reba Carp
Malayalam: Reba, rogu
Tamil: Poorali, Coala Kendai, Aranjan Podi, Aringal
Telugu: Arju, Chittahri, Elamosa
Others:Raig, Batta(Bengali) Pohala, Podha,Purha(oriya), Panjali, Rewah, Loli
Grouper(Reef Cod)
Malayalam: Kalava, murumeen
Tamil: kalavan, panni meen, komeri, kelavan
Kannada: Guri, Gopra, Muri Meenu
Telugu: Bontha, Bontoo
Marathi: Hekavu, Gobra
Lakshadweep: Chencheera Chammam
Others: Kai balay (odisha), Kun Kuni, Katkoi (Bengali), Bile koral, gobro गोब्रो (Konkani) ಗೊಬ್ರೊ
Arabic: Hammour, هامور , Hamour , Semana, hader, kosher, khulkhull
Tagalog: Lapu Lapu, Garopa,Kaltang, Kulapo, Lubo, Sigapo
Dhambo, Gisser, Klanch, Golori(in pakistan)
Hebrew: Locus(white grouper)
Hamour are the UAE's favourite fish. Hamour is the brown spotted reef cod, also known as Suman or Hamour-e Khaldar-e Qahvei in Persian. With a choice in colours, sizes and varieties, Hamour is rich in protein and Omega – 3. White Hamour or Hamour Royal is a favourite among seafood lovers across the UAE
Grunt / Grunter bream / Silver Grunt
Above fish is a Bream, below a Grunter where the tail fin is flat while Breams have forked fin
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
Tagalog: Agoot
Halfbeak Fish
Malayalam: Kolaan, Pookola
Tamil: Mural
Telugu: Mudduru kolasa
Kannada: Surali kondai,Konthi
Herring(5 spot)
Tamil: koimeen,nunalai
Tagalog: Tawilis
Herring(Indian)
Malayalam: Kannan Mathi
Konkani : Davak, दवाक
Kannada : Dawak, ದವಾಕ್
Herring gaint
Malayalam: Vallipoomen
Tamil: Mooran Kenda,Manna, Allathi, Ullahti
Hilsa / Ilish - Indian shad
Malayalam: Paluva
Tamil: Ullam, Oolum, Vengannai, Sevva, Pulasa , Ullan
Telugu: Pulasa
Arabic: سمكة إيليش
Tagalog: Kabasi, suwagan
Other:पेडि, Pedi(konkani), Kodal Swadi, Paliya, Palasa, Mallas(kanada)Hilsa, Peddi(Vonog)( Konkani), killalu(telugu),ilisa(bangle), Chaksi(Marathi)Palwar, tikki palwar(in pakistan)
Horse Mackerel
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) ಹಡೊ ಬಾಂಗಡೊ
Telugu : Par chepa
Others: Hado bangdo(Konkani) हडो बांगडो
Arabic: busaimy, سمكة الماكيريل
Indian Scad
Other scad: Big eye scad, Hardtail scad, Rounded scad, Selar scad
Malayalam: Kozhiyala, Thiriyan,Vatta Kanni or Vattankanni(Big eye scad)
Tamil: Parai/Paarai. Kumara parai, Kilichai
Kannada: thidumpu
Arabic: Jinnis, Sima
Tagalog: Galunggong (Round Scad), Gigi (Hardtail scad), Matangbaka (Big eye scad)
Seem(in pakistan)
Galunscad - The Galunggong or the round scad as they are popularly known is a favorite in Filipino cuisine. Delicious when fried, they are also safe for consumption owing to very low levels of mercury in the flesh
Different Type of scad:
Jewfish(Ghol, croaker)
Commonly known as Frogfish and belongs to the Drums family. Croaker fish is known for its sweet flavour and tender white meat.
Malayalam: Kora, Manham, pullikora (spotted croaker), Maham
Tamil: Kathalai, Kathali, Panna, kopayen, Vari Kathalai, vanakathal, vellai kathalai, Kora
Telugu: pullipanna, gorasa, tella, katchelu, goraka
Kannada: Ghoti, Kallur
Gujarati: Dhoma
Marathi: Dhoma
Others: Bara Poa, Lambu, Bhola, Rani Bhola, Lal bhola(bengali) hoḍko (होडको )Fadki, dodyaro(konkani)Poma, Goli, Balvi, Dodi, Dantya, Bengal corvina, vella jaltelle, karoos katlellr, bola
Arabic: Nagroor, shimahi
Tagalog: Alakaak
Mushka, chan, boro, tont(in Pakistan)
Hebrew: Musar yam (Meagre)
Argyrosomus regius, also known as the meagre, croaker, jewfish, shade-fish, sowa, kir, corvina, salmon-bass or stone bass,
Knifefish / Indian feather back
Bengali: Chital
Tamil: Ambattan vallai, Sotai vallai
KINGFISH
Also refer to
seer fish, in india Seerfish is popularly called kingfish.
Black Kingfish / Cobia / Black seer fish
(For a bigger, better view click on the images)Common names include black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeater, prodigal son and black bonitoc and Butterfish
Malyalam: Motha, kuluval mothai, kadal viral, mottah (some people call it neimeen , but neimeen is SEER fish)
Tamil: kadal viral,kuluval, Kadavara, Kadal varal,Cuddul-verarl,Cuddal-verarl
Telugu: Peddah-mottah, Peddla matta
Kannada: Isvale,Melugu meenu ಇಸ್ವಾಳೆ
Marathi: Sakla, Middus, Madusa ,Muddus,sakla, Sakala
Oriya: Metta, Samudra-seola
Bengali: Scola
Other: Sakaro, Modasa (Gujarati) Isvale इसवाळे (Konkani)
Sanghta, Aangh, Sanglor(in Pakistan – sindhi and balochi), Cobia(Black King fish)
Tagalog: Dalag-dagat, Gile
Spain: Bacalao
Malayasia: Gabus laut, Jaman
Yellowtail Kingfish ( some places its called yellowtail amberjack)
Yellowtail Kingfish, has white, firm flesh and is renowned for its high level of Omega 3 and other beneficial fatty acids.
The kingfish lives up to its name and is one of the finest fish in all the oceans. The Yellowtail Kingfish is more commonly referred to as “kingfish” or “kingies” and is a member of the trevally and jacks family.
The Yellowtail Kingfish can be recognized by it’s yellow coloured tail and the bronze-yellow coloured stripe that runs along the lateral line on the body. Kingfish generally have a blue or blue-green colour on their back, and a white-silver below. Often confused with other similar-looking trevelly type species including samsonfish (Seriola hippos) and purple amberjack (Seriola dumerili). Small kingfish are commonly referred as “Rats”.
Common names are yellowtail amberjack, yellowtail kingfish, great amberjack(Seriola lalandi), Hiramasa Kingfish, Buri, Amberjack, Silver king, Ricciola, Haku, Maga, yellowtail jack, Sari kuyruk , Coronado
Samsonfish is also known as Allied Kingfish; Sambo; Samson; Samson Fish; Sea King Fish and Sea Kingfish.
Hiramasa Kingfish is a high-quality sashimi grade Yellowtail Kingfish, farmed under strict standards. Hiramasa is the Japanese name for this fish – it is highly regarded in Japan
Allied kingfish / Amberjack ( Seriola dumerili )
Malayalam: Punnara Meen, Punnaara
Arabic: Hamam, Halwayo ,Inch, Intias,Intyâs, Jibb, Sholah, Tsola
Philippines: Hanapos, Dorado, Marang, Tonto
Spain: Cirvia, Fatugeraw
France: Ciriola
Japan: Kanpachi
Hebrew: Antias (greater amberjack)
Malaysia: Aji-aji, Cermin, Pisang-Pisang
English: Allied kingfish, Jenny lind, Doronado (USA) 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 (Talang Queenfish)
Malayalam: Leather, koda, Palameen, പലമീന്
Tamil: Theera, Katta, Tol Para, Toal parah, தொல் பாநை
Kannada: Palai-meenu, Diana,ಪಾಲೆಮೇನು
Arabic:Bassar, Alsain,lihlah,Zelaa, Hamam,Bassardareb, سمك الحمام
Aal, Saram,(in pakistan)
Little tunny/ Letti (refer TUNA)
Lizard fish
Malayam: Arranna meen, Veembili, Uluvachi, Arana
Tamil: Thumbili, thanni panna, Ooluvai
Telugu: Cade mottah, Bade matta
Kannada: Aranai meenu, ಕೊಂಕರೊ
Gujarathi - Bhunger, Chor bumble
Marthi - Chor Bombil
Konkani - Narle, कोंकरो, Konkaro
Oriya - Budinota , Balia girrida, Andolla
Bengali - Kauda mach
Arabic: Macarona, Abu al leban, baram
Koniari, bombala(in pakistan)
Lobster
Other types: Spring Lobster, Rock lobster, sand lobster, scampi
Malayalam: Konjan, Kadal Konchu, Para konchu
Tamil: Singi Raal, Kalral, Singi Erali, Maaku Eral, Kal eral, Singi eral, Ponvandu eral, Mani eral
Kannada: konju
Telugu: Meesala royya, Madata royya, Rati royya
Oriya: Toptepa, Bama reyya
Bengali: Patal chingri
Gujarati: Kako
Marathi: Phati
Konkani: Shivod
Lakshadweep: Ees
Others :sivod kurlo शिवोड कुरलो, ಶಿವೋಡ್ ಕುರ್ಲೊ
Kikat, kikka(Pakistan)
Arabic: Umm ar rubiyan, Kufea, shurkh al amaaq
Mackerel
Malayalam: Ayala, Aila, Ayila
Tamil: Ayilai , Kumla , Kannankeluthi, kanangeluthi, Kana Kayuthai, kanaam, keluthi aila,Kumla, Augalai, Ailai, Kanangeluthi
Kannada: Bangde,Banguda, Telbangade
Telugu: Kannangadatha,kanagarthalu
Gujarathi: Bangada , Malbari bhangda
Marathi:Bangada
Oriya: Kangurta , Karan kita, Marua
Bengali: Khap khopi , Lajjabatti sating
Others: Bangda, Bangdo (konkani), Bangade,बांगडो, ಬಾಂಗ್ಡೊ
Arabic: Basha, garfa,bagha
Tagalog: Alumahan (long jaw) Hasa Hasa (short Bodied), Kabalyas
Srmai,surmaya, bangra(Pakistan)
Hebrew: Palamida
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
Malabar Trevally
Other type: Bluefin Trevally, Gaint Trevally, Golden trevally, Black trevally, cleftbelly trevally, False / white travelly (Jumper fish) , Largenose trevally, Threadfin trevally, Yellow strip trevally
Malayalam: Paara
Shrimp scad / Slender Yellowtail kingfish : Vatta Paara, Chemeen Para, Vattapara
Crevalle Jack : Ayila Para, Karivalam-para, Pulli parai, Thenga parai, Vennai parai, Komaraparai, Manjal Para
Tamil: Paarai, Tollam Parah
Oriya: Parei, para
Kannada: Kodavai, Bonke, Long fin trevally- Bonke koduvai
Others: Shitap(Marathi) Konti(oriya)
Arabic العربية: Rabeeb, Jesh Sal, Sal, Jash, glaaef سمك الجش صال
Bangra, kakkar,pattar(in Pakistan)
Mangrove Jack( Common name for Mangrove red snapper)
Malayalam: Kalavayan
Tamil: Seppilli, Vekkattai, Thokkal, Pullikarayan Noolani
Others: tamosi, तमोशि (konkani) ತಮೋಶಿ
Milkfish(White Mullet)
Malayalam: Poomeen,
Tamil: Chano chanos, Palmeen, Paal Kendai, Palai meen
Telugu: palabontha, Pala chukka
Kannada: Hoovu menu, Hoomeenu
Bengali: Panch kati
Arabic: Sheem, Nemara, Eiffah
Ghonshi, Murru, Murra(in pakistan)
Tagalog: Bangus, bandeng, or bangos, Chanos chanos
Moonfish
Malayalam: Ambattan Para, avoli kurichi , Paa mullan, disc mullan, CD meen, Aana chavatti, Aavoli mullan, Blade meen, Razor meen, Paa kurichil, Machan kurichil, Pappada mullan,Pamullan, CD Karal, kathi para, osthapara, Kannadi mullan
Tamil: Kannadi Karel, Amattikatti, Ambattan para
Kannada: Hakkimeen
Gujarathi: Vaniani
Others: Kanti, खांटि (Konkani)Swarna Chanda, Ram Chanda (Bengali) ಖಾಂಟಿ
Arabic: Halwayou
Tagalog: Chabita, Hiwas, Sapatero, Tahas, Bilong-Bilong
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, Mosu , Auju, 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)
Mullet
Malayalam: Thiruta, maalan , Mallan, grey mullet-Thirutha, Red mullet - Kanambu, Keerimeen
Tamil: Madavai kendai, Kasmeen,Saala(small), Kavyangalu, velisa, Surada, madavakandai, Chiryakandai, Cheluva kandai, Gejameena kendai, Sen navarai(Red Mullet)
Telugu: Koniga,bonthaparigi, Bontha Chepa, Kathiparego, goolovanda
Kannada: Shevta,Male, Mala, Malu, Pare, Purli
Gujarathi - Boi, Mangan, Cheeri(Red)
Oriya - Khainga, Magi, Kohala , Meji, Khanga
Bengali: Pharsey, Bhangan, Borai(Red)
Konkani: Rane(red mullet)
Others: Bhangan/Parshey , Dhakra, Khasla(bengali)Hunra(in UP and bihar),Shevta, Shevto शेवटो(konkani) ಶೇವಟೊ Bol,Pilsa (Marathi)Andawai, Boil, Parshey, shev , tali,manakai, Bata, chiryakandai,
Arabic: Biyah, maid, biah,wagena, arabi , (Red mullet: sultan Ibrahim)
Hebrew: Buri
Hebrew: Barbunia (red mullet)
Tagalog: Banak, Agwas, Balanak, asubi
Boi, meengh,tagan,mori, chhodi, pharra, murbo, mundi(in Pakistan)
Red Mullet is also known as Barboni fish, barbunya baligi, Barbounia in Greece. Named
Sultan Ibrahim after a prominent Sufi saint Ibrahim bin Adham. This tiny fish which retrieves the needle from the river for the saint was named after him.
Red Mullet and Indian Goatfish Difference
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. Red mullets or surmullets tastes has a one of a kind flavour almost similar to rosemary and oregano
Murrel (Striped snakehead; banded snakehead; common snakehead, Channa Striata)
(Mudfish- a freshwater fish variety known for its medicinal properties)
Malayalam: Korava,Manathu kannan, Vatton, Vattudi
Tamil: Viraal, viral meen, koravai, pothi meenp
Telugu: Korameenu Erramatta, mottu, mohkorava, thunda, korava, Koramenu
Other: Cheng (Bengali)kalvo काळवो (konkani) ಕಾಳ್ವೋ, daku(Marathi) haal, shawl, shol (Assam),Ikan aruan, haruan, ruan
Soali (Pakistan)
Malaysia: Tomam paya
Tagalog:Dalag, Haruan, Aluan, Torabo
Mussels
Malayalam: kadukka, kallummakkaya, kallumakkai,kakka,kadiika, kadalkai, kalliimakai, nilakakka
Tamil: aazhi, matti, , Kallikai, Pachaiali, Kadalka , pachchai ali, chippi
Telugu: Alagulla, Yerra ali chepalu
Kannada: Kalla
Other:pacile, Ajeer, chippi, sinane शिनाने Shinanee(konkani) ಶಿನಾನೇ
Oyster
Malayalam: Kakka, miriuga, Muni
Tamil: Sippy, Sippi,niuthlut chippi,muthu sippi–empty oysrer-sippi, live oyster-kavaddi
Other:kalawan, mukta jhinuk, moti simp
Arabic: Sadafi, Qhurut
Parrot fish
Malayalam: Pacha pheesam, kizhi meen, keli meen, kolimeen
Tamil: Pachai elimeen
Kannada: Gili meenu
Telugu: Shnee moiya
Arabic: Hareed, Gain, durah
Tagalog: Luro, Loro, Lutin, Mulmol
Pearl spot/green chromide
Malayalam: karimeen, Erimeen
Tamil: pattai, Panishettai , Seththa Kendai, Palincha, Karassar
Telugu: Cashimera, Durrenachepa
Kannada: Erimeenu , Kaleriya , Kalse , Matak
Oriya: Kundala, Cundahle
Gujarathi: Etroplus
Marathi & Konkani: Kalundar
Others: Karimeen, kaagalsi,kaleram kagalsi, ( kalundar-in konkani), Putulkas
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
Tagalog: Ayungin, Martiniko (Climbing perch)
Pomfret
Malayalam:Avoli, Aavoli, Akoli, Aakoli
Tamil: vawal, Vavwall, vaval,
FRESHWATER POMFRET -Yeri Vawaal / Roopchand / aeri vawaal/ Red belly
Telugu: Tella chanduva(white), sadi sanduva, Nalla chanduva, Nalla sandawah(black)
Kannada: Manji, Bili Manji(silver)Bilimanji , Kappu Manji(black)
Oriya: Bahala, Kala Chandi, Ghia chandi, Ghee, Dhala chandi
Bengali: Baul chandi
Other: Poplet, paplet, sagoti(Konkani)हलवा, Vichuda, Paplet (Gujarathi ), chandava, halva, Saranga(Marathi )poplait, chendu vallu, chanda, foli, पांपलेट, ಪಾಂಪ್ಲೆಟ್, Andaman Is - Pomplet
chanda(silver), Rup Chanda(Chinese), Roopchand
Arabic: zubaidy, halwayooh
Tagalog: Pampano, Duhay, Maliputo
Karopitho, kala-poplet, siak tighlum, kala pithoo(black)-(in pakistan)
Prawns and shrimps
Other type: Tiger prawns, Flower prawn, deep sea prawn, Pink shrimp , white prawn
Malayalam: Konch, chemmeen, Konj
Tamil: Eral, Eraal, ira
Kannada: Boli etti, etti
Telugu: Royyalu
Other: jhinga,chingri,sungat,Chaha,harina,bagda, sungat सुंगट (konkani) ಸುಂಗಟ್
Kalri, madak, jaira, lassa(pakistan)
Arabic: Rubian, gambari
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRAWN AND A SHRIMP?
Rabbit fish / Spinefoot / Sigan
Malayalam: Kalloran, Oran, Ori, Karadumeen
Tamil: Ottah, Orameen
Telugu: Warawah, Warahwah
Kannada: Marapaiya
Marathi: Kunar, Dhagavir, Kutri
Lakshadweep: Vori
Andaman: tharoardah
Arabic: safi snafi, Sanefi, sunafi, Seeseege, Sigan, Safi Arabi, Sigan Biady, Batatah
Tagalog: Danggit, Samaral, Batataway, Turos, Alama, Barangan, Boras
Kakina,mahparri(in Pakistan)
Malayasia: Belais, Debam, Kelang
Spain: Siguro, Sigano
Spinefoots is seafood “green tea”, rich in antioxidants and essential amino acid required for the human body
(Click on the image for larger view)
Safi / Sigan fish is one of the most eaten fish among the people of the Gulf because of its delicious taste. It prefers to live in the rocks and is considered one of the clean fish as it feeds on weeds. Small safi fish are called Sahel. The Rabbitfish or Spinefoot belongs to Siganus genus and are distributed across Indo-Pacific Ocean
The fin spines are equiped with poison glands that are capable of giving painful wounds.
Safi is a suitable food for those who follow a diet, because it does not contain glycosides, nor semi-sugars, and it is rich in vitamins such as vitamin A and D. Safi fish works to balance diabetes, by preventing the rise of the hormone insulin in the blood, and it also balances blood sugar
Rayfish
Malayalam: kottiva, Therandi, Tirandi, therandi
Tamil: thirukkai,
Telugu: Teki, belugiri,Tenku
Other: thorake(Kananda) Waghole(konkani), Sankar Murali, Shaplapata, Haush(Bengali) waghla,vaghole वाघोळे (konkani), ವಾಘೋಳೆ, thirukkai
Pittan(pakistan)
Arabic-Luchmah,abu-safan
Tagalog: Pagi
Red Snapper(Mangrove red snapper, river snapper, Jobfish)
Malayalam: Chemballi, murumeen(black spot snapper), Pahari,
Tamil: Sankara, Parithi vela meen, Sudhati, pulariam,sep pilli, Cheppilli, Chenganni,Thokkal,kalavai, Karuvalai, kondal, Seppilli/Noolani(Malabar Red snapper)
Kannada: Murimeenu ,Chemballi ,Cheveri tamp
Telugu: Thundava, Rangu, Kaliviya
Gujarathi: Gulalion,Raja ,Tamp
Marathi: Charari tamp
Oriya:Rangua, Angarua, Soosta
Bengali: Koro bhekti
Other:Rane, Ranga,choukya, Thamoshi(Konkani),Ratado(Guj)
Arabic:Hamra(red snapper), Neisarah (blackspot) yezak(jobfish) Umm al durais, kaleb, mergan
Tagalog: Maya-maya, Dapak, Langit, Lohoran (Crimson snapper)
Hira, hiro, kunla, kanalcha(in Pakistan)
Ribbon fish / belt fish / Hairtail
Malayalam: Vaala, Thalayan, vala , Pampaada , Vellithalayan(boal- fresh water –attu valai)
Tamil: Vaalai,Bale, Savalai,Valai, vazhi meen (boal- fresh water –wallah)
Kannada: Pambole ,Hambole,Saalai, pambol
Telugu: Savallu, Nalla chavaadalu , Savaala
Oriya: Rupapatia , Savaala , Langi
Gujarathi: baga ,Lapti
Marathi: Baga
Konkani: Balle
Bengali: Sagunapatia
Other: Chhuri mach, churi (Bengali)Kamble, Hambli, Baale(konkani)bale , बाले, ಬಾಲೆ
Talwar, tinji, chindi(Pakistan)
Arabic:salsool, humalan
Tagalog: Espada
Rohu (Carp Fish)
Malayalam: Rohu, Rohitham
Tamil: rohu, Kannadi Kendai
Telugu: Bocha Gnadu meenu, Silavathi
Others: Rui, Roe, rohiti , row, Rahu, Ruee, Tapra, Dumra, Tambada masa(marathi) Bhobhari(hindi), Tapra, Dumar, Dhambra(Punjabi),
Sailfish (Indian sailfish) / Billfish (also Swordfish and Marlin )
All Billfish, whether sailfish vs swordfish vs marlin have the iconic "sword" coming off the front of their body
Malayalam: Ola-meen, Olameen, Vall meen, Kuthirameen, kadal kuthirameen, Villumeen for swordfish
Tamil: Thalapaththu, Kopparan, Mayilmeen, Kadu koppara, Mailu, Thala
Sail fish/ Marlin -Thalapaththu, Kopparan
Indo-Pacific sail fish (Istiophorus platypterus) - Mayilmeen/ Thalapaththu
Black marlin / Short nosed sword fish (Makaira indica)- Kopparaikulla, Kopparan
Blue marlin (Makaira mazara) -Kopparaikulla
Telugu: kommukonemu , Kaṭṭicepua(swordfish)
Gujarathi: Kunga, Tadmachi (swordfish), Ghodo
Marathi: Tadmasa
Konkani: Tonki
Oriya: Mayur pankhi
Bengali: Mayur pankhi
Lakshadweep: Kuthirameen
Arabic: Faras, Kheil al bahar
Tagalog:Matumbok, Dugso, Liplipan, Malasugi
Also known as Bill fish
📜 Marlin vs Swordfish vs Sailfish
The largest species is the black marlin ,a gamefish that resides in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and the main defining features of a marlin is its dorsal fin. The fin is smaller than the other species of billfish, and connects to the spine along a soft ridge. Their bills are often shorter and more rounded than the bill of a swordfish or a sailfish.
Swordfish are another highly sought after gamefish from the depths. They are easily identified by their dorsal fin, which protrudes up from their spine almost like a shark's. Their bill is also the longest in proportion to their body out of the other billfish.
Sailfish are generally considered the most accessible of the billfish species. They are characterized by a large dorsal "sail" that runs the entire length of their back.
Saithe Fish The Saithe fish is a species of marine fish in the Pollachius genus / Pollachius virens. It is also called by many other different names in different parts. It is found in the Barents Sea and Spitsbergen to the Celtic Sea, and along southern Iceland. It is found along southwest Greenland and from Hudson Strait to North Carolina, in the Western Atlantic.
Other names: Sillock, Poodler, Pollock, Kench Cure, Gloshan, Glassan
Green Cod, American Pollack, Coalfish, Billet, Coley
Salmon (Indian salmon/ Threadfin)
Malayalam: kaalaa,kora,bameen, Vazhmeen, Thamuthi
Tamil: kala,kaala, Thiravalai,Pozhakada, Seenakaala
Telugu: maga, Bada thamaga, Budathamaga
Kannada: Darha, Balu, Ramus, Va meenu, Rumus, Balimeenu ರಾವುಸ್
Oriya - Sahalo, Sahal Puri, Manga
Bengali - Gurjali, Sahal
Other: Dara, Raavaas,रावुस Rawas,(Gujarat, Marathi, Konkani)ravs,lakhea, Kaala,ravns,ravese, Lakhua, Andaman Island - Tobrodah /Kurchil
Arabic: Andag
Tagalog: Mamali
Hebrew : Salomon (Atlantic salmon)
Sardines(pilchard are more bony)
Small, oily fish are known as Sardines and the larger, older fish are Pilchards
Malayalam: mathi, chaala(oil saradine-nalla mathi), veloori(white saradine) Neichala , Nalla mathi
Tamil: mathi,salai, Peichalai , Challai, Vellai Suda(White saradine), Paichalai, Kavalai, neethu Kavalai
Telugu: Kavallu, Noonakaala(Oil sardines), Noona Kavallu
Kannada: Boothai, buthai, Boige(oil saradine)ತಾರ್ಲೆ, Pedi, Erabai-deep bodies, Berjal Swadi-white saradine
Oriya : Disco kabala, kovallu , Nina kabala
Bengali : Kokila, tuturi, Hurhuri, khoria
Other: kanda,tarlo, Tarsulo(round bellied saradine)Tarle, Tarlo, तारले(Konkani) Taradi , Haid , Kanat, Haird (Marathi)Pedvey,chareeaddee, podvo पोडवो, ಪೊಡ್ವೋ
pedi,baige,tarle,trale,tori,bhutai,
Arabic: Ooma, alfa, aida, سردين
Tagalog: Haol, Tamban (Local sardines)
Palli, palla, goi , mitti(in pakistan)
Hebrew: Sardines
Sawfish
Malayalam: vakusravu
Tamil: Vela, Vezha, Uluvai
Telugu: yalla
Khari-mangar, lair, lairo, suddo, chaiti(Pakistan)
Arabic:syaf
Seer Fish ( Spanish mackerel ) / KingfishSeerfishes are also referred to as "king mackerels" in some areas. Commonly known as the Spanish mackerels or seerfish. This fish closely resembles the King Mackeral. A subset of the mackerel family (Scombridae) with three sister tribes: the tunas, mackerels, and bonitos, and the butterfly kingfish. This tribe comprises 21 species.
Commonly also know as Doggie, Giant Mackerel, Leaping Tuna, Macko, Commerson's Mackerel, Snook, Spaniard, Walu, Tazard
Seerfish is one of the most popular in this group for eating and are notorious for their histamine poisoning.
Small king mackerel are similar in appearance to Atlantic Spanish mackerel and cero mackerel all three species being similar in shape and coloration. (wiki)
Malayalam: naymeen,naimeen,ഐക്കോറ,ayakura, Varimeen, Neymeen,നെയ്മീന്, Aiykoora
Tamil: Vanjaram, வஞ்சிரம், naimeem, Savara, Mavulasi, Cheela, Nettaiyan Cheela, Nettaiyan seela, Vanchiram , Neimeen Mavuladi
Telugu: Vanjaram,Konema,konemu, Vanjaram Chepa, వంజరాము
Kannada: Dandi, Isona, Anjal, Surmai,neimeenu Arkale, Anjal, Bawan, Ayakoorai, Konema, Kalagnani, Bari meenu
Gujarathi : Surmai , Chopri
Marathi : Surmai , Towar , Anjari
Oriya : Konemu , koni, Mingiram, Bijiram,, binjiram(indo pacific mackerel)
Bengali : Gura , Mackerel
Other: Wisvan, surmai (Konkani)surma mach, surmai, सुरमइ , ison, Digumas and Ayakkura in Lakshadweep), seela(in some places of tamil nadu),
Arabic: kanad, Chanaad khubat, derak, سمك الكنعد
Sinhala : Thora
Malaysia: ikan tenggiri, Tenggiri batang
Philippines: tanigue, Tangingue
Others : Kalgund, kulgun,Ghore, gore(in pakistan), Macko,
The Spanish mackerel ( Scomberomorini ) tribe comprises 21 species:
Cero mackerel, broadbarred king mackerel, king mackerel, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, Streaked seerfish, Indo-Pacific king mackerel, double-lined mackerel, Serra Spanish mackerel, wahoo, shark mackerel ,Pacific sierra, Chinese seerfish, Korean seerfish, Atlantic Spanish mackerel, Papuan seerfish, Monterrey Spanish mackerel, Australian spotted mackerel, Japanese Spanish mackerel, Kanadi kingfish, Queensland school mackerel and West African Spanish mackerel.
Shark
Malayalam: sraavu, choraku, Shravu, Paalsravu
Tamil: sura,Sorrah, Pal sorrah
Kannada: thatte, balliar(tulu/kannada)
Telugu: Sora, Soraputtu, Sem sorrah
Others: mori (Konkani)Boalu, zori,sorrah, मोरि, ಮೋರಿ
Arabic: jargoor, gursh,lakham, walad, قرش
Mangra, Pishi kamot, sorapi pishik(Pakistan)
Silver barfish/ Dorab Wolf herring
Malayalam: mulluvala, Vala
Tamil: karu vaali, Mullu Vallai, Valai
Kannada: Karli
Telugu: Vala
Gujarathi: Dai
Marathi: Katali, Karali
Oriya: Khanda balia
Bengali: Khavda, chela
Others:Korli, korli कोरलि(Konkani), Karli, Mullibala, ಕೊರ್ಲಿ
Arabic:Helf
Silver belly/ Pony fish/silverbelly
Malayalam: Thali mullen, kara, karal, mullen, nalla mullen, kurchi
Tamil: kaaral podi, kaarai,thata kavel, kavel, ,karal, kara podi
Kannada: Guruku, Kurchi, kurichi, , ಖಂಪಿ, Kanaikurchi
Bengali: Gang Chanda, Tekati, Plastic mach
Oriya: chandee / Kara
Other: Kadal bale, Kurli bale. Kodu bale(kanada) Gujarathi - Katali, surgutta, velli, khampi खंपि(Konkani), gurkku,kampa,(khampi-(Konkani)kara(telugu)
Mith, Kaanteri, Neela punto(in pakistan)
Arabic:Saal, Geraish
Tagalog: Sapsap, Barurog, Dalupani, Tambung, Usub, Tarilip
Silver biddy/mojarras
Tamil: uduvan,oodan,udagam, Velludan
Malayalam: pranjin,kodian purachi
Kannada: Paiya, Hole bainge,
Other: Shekti(konkan) śeṭki शेटकि, ಶೆಟ್ಕಿ
Arabic: badah,bedha, kass
Jerki, Mudro(in Pakistan)
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 / Tongue fish
Malayalam: nang, nangu, Manangu, Vaalan manthal, Vaalan nangu
Tamil: nangu, naaku meen, virahi, Manangu
Kannada: Nangu Lyamp ,Chirate nangu, Guddel Nangu / Nangu, ಲೆಪ್ಪೊ
Other: Bashpata, Kukurjib(Bengali)
Telugu: korra menu
Gujarathi: Jib
Marathi: Gipti, Lep/ Shivra
Other: lep(Konkani) ಳಾಪ್, leppo लेप्पो, moral, repti, leppe, pooli kuchi,sola,
Arabic: lisan, Al thor lesan al-baher
Tagalog: Dapa (Indian Halibut)
Muna swasoo, Phani, bans-patta, buti, swaso(Pakistan)
Hebrew: Sol
Squid
Malayalam: kanava, Koonthal
Tamil: oosi kanawa, kanavai, kadama, Oosi kanava
Kannada: Bondas
Telugu: Kondavai , Kandavaya
Oriya: Kumiti muna , Kalirinda, Batua macha
Bengali: Samudra shasha , Bed
Gujarathi: Narsingha
Marathi: Nal , Narsingha
Konkani: Mankli , Manki
Others : maṇki माणकि (konkani) makul (माकुल), bondas (बोंडास), ಮಾಣ್ಕಿ, ಮಾಕುಲ್, ಬೊಂಡಾಸ್
Mayya, mus(in Pakistan)
Arabic:naggar, حبار كامل
Trout
( Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Snow Trout, etc)
Rainbow trout also refererred as Coast angel trout, Redband and Hardhead in USA, Kamloops trout, Lord fish, Baiser in canada, Steelhead, rainbow in Australia and UK, Forelle in Germany. Trout is a fish of perennial mountain streams of clear cool water of high oxygen content and thrives in lakes also.Trout normally inhabit cold waters ranging from zero degree to twenty degree centigrade.
Trout fish in India
Mostly its called as trouts.
Common Names of Snow trout:
Kunar Snow trout in Kashmiri : Chush
Common Snow trout in Kashmir ; Ale Gaad
Chirruh Snow trout in Kashmiri: Chhurru
Sattar Snow trout is known as Satter Gaad
Ngaka in Assamese , Bengali
Adonee , Lohone in Assam for Dinnawah snow trout
Ngachong in Manipuri
Asaila in Hindi
Gulgali in Punjabi
Ngachong, Asala, Budhe asla, Soal in Nepali
Korang, Rajahmas in Assam for Indian trout/ Trout barb ( Barilius Bola )
Tamilnadu : Nanneer Meen (lakefish). I'm not sure.
Kerala :Periyar trout( peninsular-Indian hill trout ) is known as Brahmana Kendai
Hebrew: Forel (Rainbow trout)
Trout fish is a type of freshwater fish closely related to Salmonid fishes and Char fish, is well known as excellent game fish . It is not indigenous to India but an exotic coldwater species brought by British angling enthusiasts separately into
Kashmir, Himalayan regions, Sikkim, Himachal pradesh, Arunachal pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nilgiris, Kodaikanal, Ooty, and Munnar range of Kerala where cold waters in sufficient quantity and adequate quality is found.
Trout fishing is only permitted for licensed anglers with Fishereries ( Tamilnadu ) in the Nilgiri and Ooty regions.
The available technologies today allows the culture of a number of exotic and indigenous coldwater fish species in the Indian Himalayas. The most common exotic species are rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp, while the indigenous fish are mahseers
Tilapia
Malayalam: Thilapia, Philopia
Tamil: kari, neyyi,jilapi,jilehi,thilaepia, Jilepi Kendai
Gujarathi: Tiapis
Konkani: Tilapo
Kannada: Sarkari meenu
Telugu: China goraka
Odia: china kau
Arabic: boulty
Tagalog: Molmol, Arroyo tilapia (Pest fish)
Hebrew : Amnun, Musht
Threadfin bream(refer fin bream)
Tamil: Rani menu,sankara
Tuna
Malayalam: choora, chura, kethal, sutha, kudukka
Tamil: soorai, vari soorai(skip jack) mas choora
Kannada: Surameenu, Gedare(Skip jack) Peepa, kedar, gedar, Surai menu(little tuna, kawakawa) ಬುಗಡಿ
Telugu: Nethuru thura
Oriya: Disco tumbala, soora
Bengali: Attom bomb
Gujarathi: Gedara
Konkani: Bugade
Marathi: Gedar , Kuppa
Lakshadweep: Choora , Kalibila mass, kethal, sutha, kudukka
Andaman: Kata baugdi
Other: chura,choora,toona,bugudi,tokke,kawakawa (little tuna) bugadi बुगडि (Konkani)
Arabic: taban, tuban, shiriwa,zainoop, تن
Tagalog: Turingan, Tambol (Mackerel Tuna) Gulyasan (skipjack)
Pakistan: Chuki, chunki, Dawan, ulus(kawakawa)kishki(skip jack)
Hebrew: Tuna aduma (pacific bluefin tuna
Click here to know more about tuna 👉
What are the different types of Tuna : Albacore, Atlantic Bonito, Bigeye, Blackfin Tuna, Bluefin tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Frigate Tuna, Bullet tuna, Skipjack 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
Oriya : Patapatia, Kurkur jiba
Bengali: Bhuta pata
Konkani: Lepo
Other: Kuppa machli, Haro Jeeb, Hario (Gujarati) zhipali , Bhakas (Marathi)
Hajam, dandani, kochuk(Pakistan)
Arabic: Kubzet al bahar,madas
Indian Spiny Turbot,Indian Halibut,Indian Turbot (English)
How to tell them apart Flatfishes - Halibut, Turbot, Flounder and sole
Vela
Malayalam: velavu,vella para
Tamil: vela meen
Wahoo
Malayalam: Ayakoora
Tamil : Kola Vanjaram
Ghore, gore, yahoo(in Pakistan)
White fish / False trevally / Big Jawed Jumper fish/ Milk Trevally
(For image refer Malabar Trevally)
Malayalam: parava, Adavu, Kuthuppu, Paravas, Kadu
Tamil: neer suthumbu, sudumhu, Sudumba, Guthippu
Telugu: Sadumi, Chedumu, Sudumu, Kuthuppu, Sudumbala, Sudumbu
Kannada: Saundala, Ademeenu, Adai-minu
Bengali: Sating
Gujarathi: Katali , Dhangari, Chapla, Dangri, Katli
Konkani: Sondar
Marathi: Pervi,Saundala
Andamans: Sashed pomplet
Bukko, chilanker(in pakistan)
Tagalog: Salay-salay, Apahay, Salaybutang
Arabic: jashun 'abyad / جش أبيض /
Whiting/ Indian whiting / lady fish / sillago
Malayalam: poozhan,noongal, poovan, nangol, cudeerah, Kathiron , Pooyam, Kalimeen
Tamil: kilangan, kelangan,kilachi, kelakkan
Kannada: Kane, nogli, ನಾಗ್ಲಿ
Telugu: Surangi
Oriya: Palisurangi
Bengali: Tulkarma
Gujarathi: Sing
Marathi: Mudadi , Renvi
Others :kisu fish, mudoshi (Konkani)नागलि, nagli , Tular dandi(lady fish) kane, nogli, murdosh, kilanganan
Viat, Mushk, Bhambor, Hashoor(in pakistan)
Arabic: hassom
Tagalog: Asohos, Asuhos
Yellowfin tuna
Malayalam: valliya chura, poovan choora
Tamil: keerai
Kannada: Kedar, Sooral menu
Arabic: gaider, thamad
Apollo Fish
Is it a fish or a dish?
Its not a fish but a famous andhra dish. A spicy fish recipe from Hyderabad served as starter dish in all popular restaurant prepared with boneless fillets mostly of snapper, Murrel, salmon or any boneless fish variety. Apollo fish is a classic bar and restaurant snack
I have added this because many people have landed here searching for Apollo fish thinking its some sort of a fish they use for the dish.
Ayira / Common Spiny Loach
Marathi: Chikani, Mura
Kannada: Hunase, Murangi
Malayalam: Ailori, Kozhutha
Tamil: Aiyrai, Asarat, Palli meen, Asara meen
Telugu: Asira
Origya: Jubbi cowri
Bengali: Gutum
Hindi: Bulu
Ayira meen is a delicacy in Madurai . This fish is a very tiny fresh water fish found in paddy fields. A Tamil Nadu favourite, since, they live in the marshy bed of rivers, ponds and lakes, they are rich in mineral and the taste differs according to the soil type.
Ayre / Long whiskered catfish
Marathi: Singati , Singati, Shingala
Kannada: Kappu suragi,Chinkode
Malayalam: Vella koori , Kada kelithi, Ponnai keletee
Tamil: Uppang keluthi , Kattai keluthi , Nei kuluthi
Telugu: Jella, Mukul jella, Seenghala
Oriya: Kontia
Bengali: Nuna-tengra , Ayre
Bihari: Kala tenguah
Catfish pabda
Malayalam: Manaja valah
Tamil: Chotah wahla, Silai valai
Kannada: Godla, Kembari
Telugu: Dukaduma, Theenuva
Oriya: Pabtah
Bengali: Puffta
Gujarathi: Gungwari
Marathi: Moone, Goong waree
Assemeese: Pabho, Pava
Hindi: Pata, Gungli, Chechera, Jalkapoor
Punjabi: Pubta, Pallus, Pallu, Goongwah
Puntius / Pool barb
Krishna carp
Undakanni (Malayalam)
Kulla kendai, Kuran chelbi (Tamil)
Guddapakke (Kannada)
Chadu perigi, Budda pakke (Telugu)
Khavli (Marathi)
Putia-kerundi (Oriya)
Pothi, Katcha-karawa (Hindi)
Phabounga (Assamese )
Puti (Bengali)
Hebrew : Carpion (common carp/ Eurasian carp)/ European carp (Cyprinus carpio),
Shark catfish / Boal
Also referred as Freshwater shark, Gaint sheatfish, Wallago attu
Malayalam: Vaalah , Aattu vaalah, Pozha wallah , Attu vaala
Tamil: Walagh , Valathi: vaalai , Vazai
Telugu: Valaga , Walagha , Valuga
Marathi: Shivda , Pahdi , Pahree , Pari , Purran , Pattan
Konkani: Bahle , Chate , Godlay
Gujarathi: Padin
Oriya: Ballai , Boalee , Boabe
Bengali: Bayali , Koyali , Boal
Assameese: Barali , Sareng , Poil
Bihari: Boyari , Barwari
Hindi: Wallah , Valai , Paran , Mullay , Mullee
Punjabi: Mully, Boyari , Paran
Leatherjacket / Filefish
Malayalam: Moori,Udupoori, Adu
Tamil: Klathi
Arabic: Klaib al daw, Baeel