If you want to know more about fish species in India, merely English names will not do.
Along with English names, you also need to look for the local names of the fishes. Some of the most popular Indian fish names are Catla, Mathi, and Mackerelm Carp.
Read on for the names of Indian fish species.
Rawas is popularly known as Indian Salmon. This fish is mainly found in coastal waters in Maharashtra and Gujrat.
Mola carplet is a species of carplet in the Cyprinidae family. The carplets are a genus of fish in the family.
Kajuli-Ailia Coila is also known as Gangetic Ailia. This fish is found in big rivers.
Salmon, Meaning: salmon, a fish Origin: Animal name ~ View Detail
Ticto Barb, also known as a two-spot barb, is a subtropical freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae.
Ghur, this fish is found in the Konkan region of India.
Singara is commonly found in fish in India. The fish is low in mercury and high in protein, omega 3, and six fatty acids.
Trout- Rainbow Trout, Trout is a freshwater fish closely related to Salmon fish or Char fish. It is commonly found in the Himalayan region in India.
Janak(Tamil Origin), meaning ‘father.’ This was the name of the father of Maa Sita. A great choice for naming a mrigal or pomfret.
Ajay (Indian Origin), meaning 'unconquered.' This name originated from the Sanskrit word Ajaya. A great name for a Katla or Hilsa fish.
Rohu- Labeo Rohita, a big silver-colored fish, is a freshwater species. Rohu is a crap family species and is found throughout the year.
Pangus catfish is a shark catfish primarily found in backwater rivers or lagoons. Found both in fresh water and Bhsaltwater.
Salmon, Meaning: salmon, a fish Origin: Animal name ~ View Detail
Aanya(Indian Origin), meaning ‘limitless.’ This name also means the one who is kind and warmly courteous. An interesting name choice for Bombay duck or sole fish.
Kali (Indian Origin), meaning ‘black.’ It also means a flower bud. A great name choice for a Red Snapper or a tuna.
Bhetki, also known as Barramundi, can be found in rivers and seawater. Primarily found in Bengal and Goa.
Anisa(Indian Origin), meaning ‘a pleasant companion.’ This name can be used for humans, pets, etc.
Rani-Pink Perch is a freshwater gamefish. Rani-Pink Perch fish is commonly small.
Catla- Indian crap is one of India’s most popular freshwater fish. Catla is a crap fish species. Catla is a popular local fish in India.
Common snow trout is also known as Mountain Barbel. A ray-finned fish found in the Himalayan region.
Wali (Indian Origin), meaning ‘lord or guardian.’ It is initially found in the Urdu language.
Raj (Indian Origin), meaning ‘rule.’ Raja is the king, and Raj is his rule. A good name choice for an eel or pomfret.
Tilapia- Cichlid Fish is found throughout the year in the country. This freshwater fish inhabits shallow waters, rivers, and lakes.
Paro (Bengali Origin), meaning ‘knowledge.’ In Persian, it means elderly women. An interesting choice for cat fish or a milk fish.
Chocolate Mahseer is a food and game fish. Primarily found in the North Eastern Himalayan region.
Pompert has many health benefits like it prevents stroke, is good in omega-three fatty acids, and is also useful for children's brains. It is a freshwater fish from India.
Maya (Indian Origin), meaning ‘illusion or magic.’ In Greek, it means good mother. An interesting name for Bombay duck or sole fish.
Taran (Indian Origin), meaning ‘thunder.’ is a great name for a local Katla or Hilsa.
Niam (Indian Origin), meaning ‘contribution of god.’ This in Sanskrit means law or rule. A suitable name for a kingfish or mrigal or pomfret.
Niti (Tamil Origin), meaning ‘morality or ethics.’ A fun name choice for a Red Snapper or a tuna.
Shrot (Telgue Origin), ‘meaning listener.’ This name is meaningful yet attractive.
Neel (Indian Origin), meaning ‘color blue.’ The name has many other alternate meanings. A truly interesting name for commonly found king fish or butter fish.
Binod(Bengali Origin), meaning ‘happiness or joy.’ This name is used in many other languages.
Goldspot Mullets are found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and sometimes tidal rivers. The Goldspot Mullet is light brown above, silver below, and has dusky colored dorsal and caudal fins. The eyes of live fish are purple with golden flecks.
Nethili, also known as Indian Anchovy, is a small species. Popular as white curry fish in coconut milk. It is a popular fish in India.
Daya(Indian Origin), meaning ‘kindness.’ It also means compassion. Interesting choice for cat fish or a milk fish.
Tara (Indian Origin), meaning ‘star.’ It also means Goddess of the sea. A good name choice for a Hilsa.
Brown Trout, the brown Trout was originally a European species introduced into the world with a suitable climate for the wish to grow.
Nineveh, Meaning: house of fish Origin: Biblical place name from Akkadian or Babylonian
Keval(Indian Origin), meaning ‘absolute pure.’ It also means one. A great name for an eel.
Pulasa Fish is the tastiest and costliest fish found in India. Pulasa fish is mainly found in the Godavari river in Andra Pradesh. Pulasa is widely used for food requirements.
Mountain Trout is also a freshwater fish and is highly used in different dishes.
Pool barb belongs to the Cyprinidae family or the crap family and is widely found in India.
Grey Mullets are an important food fish in the mullet species. It is also called a thick-lipped mullet.
Hilsa-llish shad, a freshwater fish, is popularly found in Andra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, and Odisha.
Kalani, Meaning: the heavens Origin: Hawaiian
Kanan (Indian Origin), meaning ‘forest.’ In Arabic origin, it means merchant.
Prawn Fish is very commonly consumed and found throughout the year. Prawn fish in India is extremely popular.
Nina(Indian Origin), meaning ‘enclosure of fish.’ It also means fire in Quechua. A good name for a cat fish or a milk fish.
Deccan Mahseer, also known as the khudree mahseer or the black mahseer, is a freshwater fish from the crap family. It is found in major rivers and reservoirs in India.
Tej (Indian Origin), meaning ‘light.’ It also means power or glory. A good name choice for king fish or butter fish.
Pakhi (Telgue Origin), meaning ‘bird,’ is used in many languages. A great name choice for a salmon or pearl spot.
Silver hatchet chela is a danionins fish in Cyprinidae or the crap family.
Brook Trout is a freshwater fish from the char species. A beautiful fish with yellow spots over olive green dots on the back.
Magur-Walking catfish, Magur is a medium-sized walking catfish species. This fish is also found throughout the year.
Trina (Tamil Origin), meaning ‘Goddess Parvati.’ It means beautiful in Jewish. A great option for naming a Red Snapper or a tuna.
Meer(Tamil Origin), meaning ‘leader.’ This name is also used in the Muslim religion A good name choice for a commonly found king fish or butter fish.
Pike, Meaning: pike, a fish Origin: American animal name
Lavan(Telgue Origin), ‘meaning beauty or luster.’ In Hebrew, it means white. A great name choice for Hilsa.
Tengra-Mystus Tengara is a small catfish and a used in many Bengali dishes.
Hans (Indian Origin), meaning ‘Swan.’ In Dutch origin, it means God is Gracious.
Bina (Indian Origin), meaning ‘knowledge,’ is a name for those born under the birth star Moola.
Climbing perch is a species of fish in the family Anabantidae. It is a native Asian fish found in India.
Yasmin (Indian Origin), meaning ‘the flower jasmine.’ This was the name of a princess from the story of Aladdin.
Ritha is a species of Bagrid catfish found in West Bengal used for food requirements.
Padpa fish is a popular freshwater fish that is very famous in West Bengal.
Calbasu is one of the most important crap fish found in India.
Wallago Attu is commonly known as Helicopter catfish or Indian Sareng. It is primarily found in large lakes and rivers.
Basa, Basa is a very popular fish. This fish has no bones. It is very rich in protein and found in river water.
Meena(Indian Origin), meaning ‘fish.’ In Hindu mythology, Meena is the name of the wife of Lord Shiva.
Karimeen, the green chromide, is well-known as a pearl spot. It is found in the backwaters of Kerela.
Tor Tor- Masheer is commonly known as Masheer or The Golden Masheer. It is a popular gamefish.
