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Yellowtail Scad Also popular as the one finlet scad, the yellowtail scad is a fish that is most often seen inhabiting the Indo Pacific region from Africa to Japan, Australia and Hawaii. Its highly prominent adipose eyelet and finlet type extensions make it distinct from other fishes in this species. You will find the Yellowtail scad near the coastal areas and preying upon crustaceans and small fishes. Many fisheries nurture this fish and it is usually caught using the netting and hook and line methods. Normally this fish is considered extremely prized and consumed with fervour in most regions where it is found. Both its jaws have a single row of teeth however in slightly older ones you may see two or three lines of teeth. Itâ??s caudal and dorsal fins would be yellowish green in colour and the pelvic fins are white while rest of the fins are hyaline. The Yellowtail scad is very popular among humans and in countries like South Arabia, Malaysia its catch is too high. Most of its catch happens in the months between January and April In countries of South East Asia this fish is cooked by boiling, steaming and frying. It can also be preserved using methods like drying and salting. PACKING 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Parrotfish (Scaridae) These are a group of marine fishes that can be found in shallow tropical and subtropical oceans all across the world. Mostly the species is found in abundance in the Indo Pacific area. You can see them in coral reefs, rocky coasts and seagrass beds. This can also play a very important role in stopping bioerosion. They are called by this name because of their dentition. Their teeth are placed feet which gives them a parrot-like appearance. The size of the parrot fish varies and can range from anywhere between 30-50 cm. But on certain occasions, you can see them crossing a length of 1 metre as well. The smallest species is the blue lip parrot fish which has a length of just 13 cm. Parrotfish are mostly herbivorous and eat only algae. Apart from that, they may also feed upon bacteria, detritus and invertebrates. Mostly in the Indopacific region, you would find commercial fisheries dedicated to nurturing them. By protecting the parrot fish we also ensure that Caribbean corals do not outgrow. As per a new study, the parrotfish is extremely important for the health of the Great Barrier Reef as it cleans inshore coral reefs. PACKING As per Buyers Requirement

Malabar Reef Cod (Epinephelus Malabaricus) Malabar Reef Cod can be easily found in the waters of the Indo West Pacific region. You can find them in Africa, Tonga and the Red Sea along with other countries. In the Eastern Mediterranean region, the fish can be found in the Levantine Sea. Mostly the Malabar Reef cod are found in groups in places like lagoons, mangroves, sandy and muddy areas, coral and rocky reefs etc. The average size for a Malabar reef cod is around 39 inch though at times longer varieties up to 92 inches have also been seen. Colour of this species is light to dark brown and it has a few spots on its body. As it grows old the number of such spots increases on a regular basis. You would also notice some brown diagonal stripes on the body. The younger variety would have wide, brown stripes across the body. Its tail fin is rounded and the by the time they age the colour becomes much more uniform. In many countries, the Malabar reef cod is harvested for food and sport and even grown in aquaculture. This species is often found to harbour many parasites and hence you have to be careful while consuming the same. PACKING 1x20Kg IWP GRADE 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000/2000,2000/3000, 3000/5000, 5000Up