Ilish
Tenualosa ilisha
CommonFishomnivore
The hilsa is a silvery fish that looks like a herring and swims in South Asia's rivers and coastal waters. It's especially beloved in Bangladesh and West Bengal, where people prize its rich, flavorful meat. This fish is so important that Bangladesh calls it the national fish.
- Hilsa belongs to the same family as sardines and shads.
- Its meat is considered a delicacy in Bengali cuisine.
- West Bengal in India has named it the official state fish.
FreshwaterWetlandAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Tenualosa ilisha
- Habitat
- Freshwater, Wetland
- Regions in this directory
- Asia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
