Oct 26, 2015

Indian Fish Names in Tamil and Malayalam

Seer / King fish  - Vanjaram

Indian Salman - Kala meen, Ney meen

Japanese thread fin beam   - Sankara

Pearl spot - Karimeen

Anchovy - Nethili Meen, Kozhuva

Leather shin fish - TholParai

Mussels, oyster - Chippi, Kakka, Kadukka

Pomfret - Vowwal , Aakoli

Barracuda - Seela  meen

Indian Goat fish - Nagarai

Prawns - Eral, Konju, Chemmeen

Bengal Karp - Catla, Katla

Flying Fish - Kola, Parava

Garfish - Kola meen

Horse Mackerel - Thenga Parai

Crab -Nandu

Emperor Fish - Vela

Indian Mackerel - Ayila, kanankathaan

Sea Bass - Koduva

Sardines - Mathi,Chalai

Croaker - Panna

Malabar Trevally - Parai

Grouper  - Kalavai

Lady Fish - Kilangan / Kizhangan

Parrot Fish - Kilimooku Meen

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