Jeelani Marine Products

Mud Crab (Scylla Serrata)
The mud or mangrove crab is found in mangroves and estuaries of Australia, Asia and Africa. Their shell is of green or brown colour and hence the name is given. Its natural region is around the Indo Pacific area. Thus you can find it from South Africa, the Indian Ocean to the Malay Archipelago, and from southern Japan to south-eastern Australia, and as far east as Fiji and Samoa.

Nowadays this species has been introduced in Hawaii and Florida. Since they were imported from American Samoa they are given the name Samoan crab in Hawaii. Their big size and delicious meat makes their demand high and led to over crabbing, To stop the same the government has had to put a ban on the crabbing of species less than 6 inches of size.

The juveniles are residents of Mangroves while sub adults can be found in the high tide region. On the other hand, the adults are seen in the low tide zone. The mud crabs are cannibalistic in nature. When they are moulting they have a tendency to devour other crabs around them. Females of this species give birth to a million offspring and thus their population never goes down.

PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Green Crab (Portunus Sanguinolentus)
A common littoral crab this one is known by multiple names across the world. In the British Isles, this species goes by the name shore crab or green shore crab. This variety is invasive in nature and has been listed in the top 100 â??world's worst alien invasive species." Though it is a native to the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea it can also be found inhabiting Australia, South America and South Africa.

At maturity, the carapace is of a 90 mm width and its food is usually a variety of small crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The colour of this species can vary from green, brown, grey and red. It is believed that those who delay their moulting turn into a red colour. These red ones are considered to be much more aggressive as compared to others.

The presence of green crab can be harmful to the ecosystems and hence its growth is restricted externally. Native blue crab of America contributes largely to the restriction in population. It is therefore fished on a very small scale in the northeast Atlantic Ocean and 1200 tonnes are caught annually. In the native range, the green crab can be used as an important part of soups and sauce.

PACKING
1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES
U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus Pelagicus)
The blue swimming crab is a huge crab which can be found in estuaries around Australia and New Caledonia. All over the world, it has been given multiple names like flower crab, blue crab, blue swimmer crab, blue manna crab or sand crab. Males of this species are blue in colour and have white spots on its body. The females, on the other hand, have a dull brown or green colour and are identified due to their round carapace.

During the winter and in day time you would find the blue crab buried under the sand. When its high tides they may come out to feed upon bivalves, fish and macroalgae. They are considered to be excellent swimmers and their flattened legs look like paddles. But they are unable to survive out of the water for very long periods of time.

Found largely in the Indopacific region it is eaten widely in the region. It is one of the high prized species and its meat has a sweet taste to it. In the Persian Gulf, the species is cultivated for meat consumption and the females are considered a better option. The blue crab is also fished in Australia and available to the regular fishers. During the rainy season, the Juveniles migrate from estuaries to the seawater.

PACKING
1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES
U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Silver Croaker (Pennahia argentata)
The silver croaker or Pennahia argentata I avidly found in the Northwest Pacific region from Japan, Hong Kong to North Korea and Yellow sea. Its length at maturity remains around 14 cm but there have been instances where fishes of high length like 40 cm have also been found. With regards to its dorsal rays, they are around 11 in number while dorsal soft rays can be anywhere from 25-28.

The Silver croaker has 2 anal spines and 7-8 anal soft rays with close to 25 vertebrae to give support to the body. Posterior end of its pectoral fin extends along the posterior end of its spinous dorsal fin and is a remarkable feature of its body. There are no markings seen inside the lower jaw teeth and the length of its second anal spine is almost equal to the diameter of its eye.

Silver Croaker is mostly seen in muddy and shallow waters and you have to delve deep to bring them out. Mostly you find these little fish preying and eating other small fishes and invertebrates that they find easily available. When it comes to marketing the Silver Croaker they are used fresh and dried and are quite tasty to consume.

PACKING
1x10Kg, 2x10Kg Shutter Packing
GRADE
50/100, 100/200, 200/300, 300/500, 500Up

Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys polyactis)
A native of the western Pacific region Yellow croaker is often seen inhabiting temperate waters like those of yellow sea and the East China Sea. Usually, the yellow croaker is found eating zooplankton, small fishes and shrimps etc. Mostly you would find this fish in shallow water conditions but they try to avoid brackish conditions as much as they can. An average male, in this case, reaches a height of 42 cm though the average height still remains around 30 cm.

With red lips, gold body and belly and light yellow fins these fish have an almost rectangular shape. Insides of the mouth are white in colour and its gill slits would be black. Their head has two hard bones which give balance to the fish while swimming. These bones are used for medicinal purposes as well. Another habit of theirs which makes them distinct is that they love to jump over water.

It was once an abundant fish in the Chinese and Japanese waters but in the 1970s over usage led to its population coming down. However, they have again become prominent and are consumed salted and fried which is highly prized in those areas. The breeding season of the Yellow croaker is from March to June and they spawn between 30000-70000 eggs at a time.

PACKING
1x10Kg, 2x10Kg Shutter Packing
GRADE
50/100, 100/200, 200/300, 300/500, 500Up

Big Mouth Croaker
PACKING
IWP 2x10Kg
GRADE
200/300, 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000

Silver Croaker (Pennahia argentata)
The silver croaker or Pennahia argentata I avidly found in the Northwest Pacific region from Japan, Hong Kong to North Korea and Yellow sea. Its length at maturity remains around 14 cm but there have been instances where fishes of high length like 40 cm have also been found. With regards to its dorsal rays, they are around 11 in number while dorsal soft rays can be anywhere from 25-28.

The Silver croaker has 2 anal spines and 7-8 anal soft rays with close to 25 vertebrae to give support to the body. Posterior end of its pectoral fin extends along the posterior end of its spinous dorsal fin and is a remarkable feature of its body. There are no markings seen inside the lower jaw teeth and the length of its second anal spine is almost equal to the diameter of its eye.

Silver Croaker is mostly seen in muddy and shallow waters and you have to delve deep to bring them out. Mostly you find these little fish preying and eating other small fishes and invertebrates that they find easily available. When it comes to marketing the Silver Croaker they are used fresh and dried and are quite tasty to consume.

PACKING
1x10Kg, 2x10Kg Shutter Packing
GRADE
50/100, 100/200, 200/300, 300/500, 500Up

Also called the cuttles these molluscs fall under the order of Sepiida. They are known for having an internal shell which goes by the name the cuttlebone. Their distinctive feature is the presence of large W shaped pupils, two tentacles and eight arms. These tentacles have suckers using which they trap their prey and hold it tightly. Their Average size ranges from 15-20 centimetres though the longest variety seen went up to a length of 50 centimetres.

The diet of a cuttlefish includes other cuttlefish, shrimps, molluscs, crab and octopus. The average life expectancy of the cuttlefish is between one to two years and their predators are sharks, dolphins, seals, fishes etc. Similar to other molluscs these also have abundant stores of ink in their bodies. This ink is released when these fish are supposedly attacked.

The cuttlefish ink is used for multiple purposes like making the food sweet, flavour rice and pasta, and for dyeing plastics and other materials. Cuttlefish also have a camouflage facility which they use to change the colour of their skin. This trick is aptly used to hunt and scare their prey and attack them.

PACKING : Whole
GRADE : U/20,20/50,50/100,100/150,150/300, 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000/2000, 1000/1500, 2000/3000

Catla Fresh Water Fish

King Fish (scomberomorus Guttatus)
Also famous as the Indopacific king mackerel, this fish is a subspecies among the mackerel variety. You can find it abundantly occupying the Indian Ocean and areas around it. A very popular game fish the average weight it can grow up to is around 45 kg. It is also considered to be a very strong fighter. To avoid being caught it can jump out of the water and surprise the catcher too.

The Kingfish is silvery white on the sides and it has multiple rows of brown spots all along its body. The size of the spots is smaller than the diameter of its eyes. Malaysia, India and Thailand have commercial fisheries which deal in handling the kingfish. In India areas around Sunder bans, West Bengal and Chennai is where the fish is abundantly found.

Most of the countries of the Indian subcontinent i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are regulars when it comes to eating this fish. It is eaten fresh or cooked and also used to make fish pickle. Sometimes the same is eaten with freshly cooked rice. Even though Thailand has less availability of the fish the demand to eat is quite high.

PACKING : Ruunnig weight IF
GRADE : 3/5Kg, 5/10Kg, 10/15Kg, 15Kg Ups

Deep sea lobsters are economically very important for the places where it is found. It is usually considered to generate huge income for humans. This is because it tastes really good and is used for active consumption at multiple levels. Falling under the species name Puuerulus spp the deep sea lobster is seen inhabiting crevices or burrowing under the rocks.

Deep sea lobster is captured in large numbers and that process is accomplished using trawl nets. It is in their peak season that a large number of them are nurtured. This peak season lies between the months of December to January as that is when you find them mating and the population rising abundantly. The grading of the deep sea lobster is done on the basis of the weight per piece or per gram. Commercially the deep sea lobster is in demand and many people consume it on a regular basis.

PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES : /5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Sand Lobster (Thenus Orientalis)
A subspecies of slipper lobster which is found in the Indian and the Pacific Ocean. There are a number of names that this species is associated with one of them being the Sand Lobster. Apart from that Bay lobster and flathead lobster are two other names that it is associated with it. Since it is quite often found near Moreton Bay in Australia it is sometimes referred to as the Moreton Bay bug.

The sand lobster is a favourite in Singapore and there it is also called Crayfish. Many Singaporean dishes are made from the sand lobster. This species is quite often confused with the Balmain Bug. However, the placement of the eyes demarcates the two clearly. The eyes of the sand lobster are placed at the margin of the carapace.

Sand lobsterâ??s maximum length reaches to around 25 centimetres and the body is strongly depressed by shape. Its carapace length can also reach up to 5 centimetres on the whole. The species distribution is around Indo West Pacific area which starts from the east coast of Africa (the southern Red Sea, to Natal) to China and the Persian Gulf, southern Japan, the Philippines and from the Western Australian zone to Queensland. They are also found in Singapore and Malaysia.

PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Seer Fish (Spanish King Mackerel)
Having the name of Spanish King Mackerel the Seer Fish is a migratory species which can be found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Worldwide it is famous for both recreation and commercial purposes. Usually, it is considered to be a medium fish and its size varies from 5 to 14 kgs. In certain cases, though they have been found to exceed 40 kg weight too.

Its first dorsal fin is colourless and you can see it folded back like in a body grove. Colour of the fish is olive on the behind with some fading seen on both belly and the back. Small fishes like those less than 5 kg weight are also seen with yellow brownish spots, especially on its flanks. The teeth are sharp and lined uniformly side by side with very less space in between.

The Seer Fish is carnivorous and leaves no opportunity to eat fish voraciously. Their prey would depend on their size. Normally they do not attack any humans but if they feel any kind of threat they cannot be stopped. From North Carolina to Texas the seer fish is considered to be an optimum gaming fish. For commercial purposes, they are trapped using run-around gill nets.

PACKING
IF 1x20Kg
GRADE
500/1000, 1000/2000, 2000/3000

Horse Mackrel

Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger Kanagurta)
Found commonly in the West Pacific and the Indian Ocean the Indian Mackerel is a subspecies of the Mackerel family from Order Perciformes. One of the very important food fish in this region you would find it as a crucial part of South and South East Asian cuisines. The range of the Indian Mackerel spreads from the Red Sea and East Africa to Indonesia and China.

Body of the Indian Mackerel is deep and usually, the head is longer than the depth of its body. Its maxilla is covered to an extent by the lacrimal bone and extends through the hind margin of its eye. You will also find a black spot which has pretty close to the lower margin of its pectoral fin. With a fork length of around 35 centimetres, the Indian Mackerel has an average length of 25 centimetres.

You would usually find the Indian Mackerel in shallow and coastal waters as it needs a temperature of 17 degree Celsius to survive. Adult members of this species can be found in lagoons, coastal bays and harbours. You would also find them in the waters which are rich in plankton. The most common style in which Indian Mackerel is eaten is deep frying with Rava and making into a curry form known as Bangude puli Munche.

PACKING
1x10Kg IF
GRADE
U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 7/8, 8/10, 10/12, 12/15, 16/20

Trachurus Trachurus
The Magalaspis Cordyla or Trachurus Trachurus can be widely found in the Indopacific region. Its expanse starts from South Africa in the west to Tonga in the east. The fish usually can be seen in the topmost layers of inshore and offshore ocean waters.

Trachurus Trachurus is known for its torpedo shape and that is why it is also known by the name Torpedo Scad. You can visibly notice its finlets which are seen close to its dorsal and anal fins. The largest species of this fish was known to weigh around 4 kg with a length of 80 centimetres. However, the majority of Trachurus Trachurus found lies in the length range of less than 40 centimetres. The spawning of this breed happens between March and July and due importance is given to its reproductive cycle at that time.

The Trachurus Trachurus is a predatory fish and it avidly feeds on crustaceans and cephalopods amongst others. As this species grows the kind of diet it consumes changes however fish remains a common element. In India and regions surrounding it, the Trachurus Trachurus is given a lot of leverage. This is probably because of interest in its consumption in nearby countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. Often the Trachurus Trachurus is used by Anglers and used as a bait to catch other fish.

PACKING
1 x 10Kg If
GRADE
U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 7/8, 8/10, 10/12, 12/15, 16/20

Mahi Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)
A common dolphin fish mahi-mahi is a surface dwelling fish which is known to inhabit temperately, subtropical and tropical waters. You would find these fish in the Gulf of Mexico, Costa Rica and Hawaii. Its name as per the Hawaiian language means very strong. These fish have compressed bodies and the single long dorsal fin extends to its entire length.

Males who have matured have a prominent forehead which protrudes in front while the females have a round head. The caudal and anal fins they have are concave in shape. Most of these fishes have a bright colour like bright gold, green and blue. In fact, its pectoral fins are bright blue in colour. Once they are out of the water they change their colour many times. Before dying they adopt the colour yellow grey which is quite distinct.

Mahi Mahi is regularly used for gaming and commercial reasons. Their beauty, size and food quality makes them a popular choice of gaming lovers. You would find the Mahi Mahi floating around debris, near reefs. The United States and the Caribbean countries are major consumers if this fish but now they are becoming a choice for some other countries as well.

PACKING
I/F
GRADE
500/1000, 1000/2000, 2000/3000, 3000/5000, 5000Up

Octopus (octopus spp)
Spread across 300 different species the Octopus is a soft limbed mollusc which has eight limbs to use. It is a bilaterally symmetrical animal and has two eyes and a beak. Thanks to its soft body the octopus can change shape and move around in between nooks and corners too. When they move around the eight appendages tend to follow them.

It is said that an Octopus has a complex nervous system but obviously good eyesight and thus are the most behaviourally diverse of all invertebrates. You will find an octopus in various parts of the sea like pelagic waters, coral reefs and the sea beds. Most of the species of octopus grow very quickly leading to early maturity and subsequent death.

Octopus has been aptly used in various forms of mythology and certain fantasy books as well. The entire world loves to eat the octopus but usually, the Mediterranean and Asian areas are true lovers of the same. Giant Pacific octopus has been found to be the largest of the entire octopus available. On the other hand, the Octopus wolfi is smallest with an average length of 2.5 centimetres. It also has an ink sac for protection which can be found under its digestive gland.

PACKING
1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES
U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Silver-Pomfret (Pampus Argenteus)
Residing in the coastal areas of Middle East, South and South East Asia the Silver Pomfret is a famous species of butterfish. Having migrated some time back you can also find the fish in the Mediterranean region. All the fish in this family are known to have flat bodies, long pectoral fins and forked tail fins. An inshore species you would find them mostly in groups near muddy bottoms of the sea.

The Silver pomfret would usually be found in Silver or white colour and at a maximum, they are able to grow to a weight of anywhere between 4-6 kgs. Nowadays, however less weighted species with an average weight of 1-2 kg are more prominent in this category. The entire Indo Asia Pacific region loves the silver Pomfret for its unique taste. When cooked properly the fish has a soft and buttery taste which is why it is so popular. Especially in India, the Silver Pomfret commands a high price in the markets.

In areas like Mumbai, the Silver Pomfret is known as Pamplet and in South India as Vawali. In areas like Korea, the species is known by the name byeongeo. It is grilled into gui and then eaten as a side dish to your daily food.

PACKING
IWP 1x10Kg
GRADE
300/400, 400/500, 500/600, 600/700, 700/800, 800/900, 900/1000, 1000up

Black Pomfret (Parastromateus Niger)
TThis Indo west Pacific region occupant is found from Australia to Japan and from Africa to Borneo. The intensity of black colour differs for most varieties, where some are much dark in comparison to others. Even though it is one of the most commercial species there is no danger of it getting endangered. The Black pomfret can grow to a length of a maximum 29 inches. Its flesh stays together and can be easily used for any form of wet cooking too. Overall too you can consider it as a very good fish for cooking.

The Black pomfret has very tiny scales on its body and thus it is easy to scrape them off before preparing for cooking. Taste of the black pomfret is quite mild and not bland at all. You would notice a dark strip under its skin but that does not harm the taste of the fish. While cooking its skin shrinks thus making it perfect for being used for baking or steaming.

TYou would find the black pomfret in the Asian markets. Their basic size varies from anywhere between 8 to 11 inches and 5 to 7 inches. Mostly the small fish are stored in bags while the larger ones are frozen packed on foam trays.

PACKING
IWP 1x10Kg
BLOCK IWP
300/400, 400/500, 500/600, 600/700, 700/800, 800/900, 900/1000, 1000up

The giant tiger prawn is a crustacean that is actively reared for food purposes. Initially, the species was first discovered in the year 1798. The females of the species reach a length of 33 cm and their weight is around 200-320 grams. On the other hand, the males have a length of 20-25 cm and their weight can be near to 100-170 grams. The carapace and abdomen of both are banded with red and white stripes.

Naturally, the Tiger prawn is found in the Indo pacific region. This goes from the eastern coast of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and northern Australia. They can be seen in the Gulf of Mexico too. Their first capturing happened in 1988 when nearly 300 of them were held from the South Eastern shore. Now they can be caught in the waters ranging from Texas to North Carolina.

The Tiger prawn can stay in different types of settings but when they grow up you can find them in estuaries and mangroves only. Black tiger prawn variety is said to be nocturnal. In the day they burrow into the substrates and in the night they look out for food. Mating also happens in night and they produce around 8 lakh eggs.

PACKING : HOSO, HLSO

Ribbon Fish (Lepturacanthus savala)
A pelagic fish they are named so because of their slim shape. The Ribbonfish has a long compressed body which is tape-like and has a short head. There is no anal fin and the dorsal fin extends till the tail of the fish. The pectoral fins of the ribbon fish are small while the pelvic fins may comprise of one ray only. If there is a caudal fin present than it has two fascicles of rays out of which the upper one is prolonged and moving outwards.

Ribbon Fish has all the characteristics of fishes which occupy the lower depths of water. Their fins and the membrane that connects them are considered to be quite delicate. In some of the young ribbon fishes, the fin rays are quite elongated and they are often accompanied by appendages.

Specimens of the ribbon fish have been found in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the Bay of Bengal, at Mauritius, and in the Pacific. In England, the north Atlantic species has been given the name dealfish. The length of the ribbon fish may range from 5 to 8 feet but occasionally it may reach up to a size of 20 feet.

PACKING
Block 1x10Kg
GRADE
100/200, 200/300, 300/400, 400/700, 700 Up

Rohu Fresh Water Fish

Found in the eastern Pacific Ocean the White leg shrimp as it is also known as is farmed for food on a regular basis. In some places, people also refer to it as the King prawn or the Pacific White Shrimp. On the outset, the Vannamei Shrimp can grow to a total length of 230 mm. The length of its carapace only grows to 90 mm.

The adult white leg shrimps are found in the sea at a depth of around 72 metres and the young ones can be seen thronging the estuaries. Its rostrum is moderately long and has 7-10 feet on the dorsal side while it has two to four teeth on the ventral side. The white leg shrimp is mostly found in temperatures above the level of 20 degrees.

In the 20th century, this species was very crucial for the fisherman of this region. However, by the end of the decade fisheries became overcome by aquaculture. In fact, in El Nino years the temperature rose and the population of the Vannamei Shrimp declined and vice versa. 9 years back Greenpeace foundation added the same to the seafood red list. This includes species which are easily sold in fisheries and can be easily sourced from unsustainable fisheries. In the year 2016, its global production was 55% of crustaceanâ??s production worldwide.

PACKING : HOSO, HLSO, PUD, PD
GRADE : 10/20, 20/30, 30/40, 40/50, 50/60, 60/70, 70/80, 80/100

Brown Shrimp (metapenaeus Affinis)
Known Locally As The Jinga Shrimp This One Loves To Stay In Brackish Waters. Thus You Will Find Him Resting In Waters Of Around 5-92 Metres Depth. Considered To Inhabit The Indo Pacific Region The Brown Shrimpâ??s Presence Goes From The Persian Gulf And The Arabian Sea To The South China Sea And Hawaii Islands.

At Maturity Time The Length Of The Brown Shrimp Is Estimated To Be Around 11.9 Centimetres. Though In Certain Cases The Length Has Been Seen To Reach A Maximum Level Of 22 Centimetres. Common Average Lengths For Both Males And Females Are Mentioned To Be Around 17 Centimetres At The Outset. As Mentioned Before The Species Prefers Muddy Waters And That Is Where You Would Find Them.

Again It Also Uses Precopulatory Courtship Ritual To Mate And The Sperm Indirectly Enters The Female Brown Shrimp. The Temperature At Which The Jinga Can Be Nurtured Is Around 24.8-29.1 Degree Fahrenheit. Prices Of The Jinga Are High Because It Is Considered To Be One Of The Most Popular Shrimp Species Of That Area. Vulnerability Is Low Means That There Are Limited Chances Of It Being Changed Into A Rare Species.

Packing : Hoso, Hlso & Pud

Red Shrimp (Aristeus Alcocki)
Also going by the name Arabian Red Shrimp this variety of prawns is mostly found in the Indian Ocean. It can mostly be found in extreme depths of around 270-1086 metres. The maximum length that the Red Shrimp achieves is around 15 centimetres though there is no clue about its average height or any other important detail.

The common length of the male species of red shrimp is 11 centimetre while that of his female counterpart is 14 centimetre. Members of this species of prawns are considered to be gonochoric by nature. In order to mate they indulge in a precopulatory courtship ritual. After the ritual is over an indirect transfer of sperm happens from the male to the female.

Overall there is no such indication that the red shrimp is dangerous or is moving on the path to extinction. The fact that it is mostly found in the Indian Ocean strengthens the belief that it might soon become rare. However, because they are found in fewer numbers the price of one piece tends to be very high. The taste of the red shrimp is good and hence many people long to purchase them for consumption.

PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Karikadi (Parapenaeopsis Stylifera)
The Karikadi is a shrimp variety seen in regions of the Indian Ocean. They can be seen in the waters of Kuwait, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In fact, it has two subspecies and each is found in different zones of the Indian Ocean. Maturity length of the Karikadi is around 9 cm though its maximum length can go up to 14.5 cms.

The age of the Karikadi is around 2 years which is pretty early. In coast and depths, the Karikadi is seen at depths of 90 metres. On the other hand in muddy and sandy substrates the fish can be seen at a depth of 50 metres. Karikadi is omnivorous in temperament and its diet in normal situations includes crustaceans, mud and detritus, vegetable matter, gastropods, bivalves, diatoms, and sand particles

As and when the shrimp matures sexually its feeding intensity also increases. The Karikadi takes less than 15 months to double its population and hence it does not fall under the high-risk category at all. Commercially the Karikadi is nurtured in fisheries and it does not pose any kind of threats to any human.

PACKING : HOSO, HLSO & PUD

Flower Shrimp (Penaeus Semisulcatus)
Also known as the green tiger prawn the flower shrimp is a very important species of prawn. It has a light brown body that has a greenish tint and has yellow tansvers bands across the back of the carapace; its abdomen is banded with brownish grey and yellow transverse bands. And the antennae are banded yellow and brown.

The maximum length the flower shrimp can achieve is up to 180 mm for males and 228 mm for females. Its weight can reach an average of around 130 kgs. Flower shrimps usually have more of an Indopacific distribution inhabiting areas like eastern Africa and the Red Sea east to Indonesia and northern Australia. As a migrant, it has even made a way into areas like the Mediterranean region and the Suez Canal.

In India, the species is not considered a very important one. Though in Madagascar, Red Sea and Africa it may be of moderately important. Also in India, the species is avidly used for the nurturing of other species of prawns in the Ganges delta. Aquaculture of this particular species is also being conducted in regions of Taiwan and Thailand. Flower shrimps caught in Pakistan are sued to make shrimp meat and paste.

PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Pink Shrimp (Metapenaeus Monoceros)
The pink shrimp also goes by the name speckled shrimp and brown shrimp. This shrimp is native to Indo west Pacific region from Durban to Red sea and even areas around India. Nowadays you can even find it in the Mediterranean region and the Suez Canal. In fact by doing that it has unknowingly reduced the population of the native species of shrimp of this area.

You can find the pink shrimp normally till depths of 10 meter to 30 meters. You would find them in sandy or brackish waters. The adult pink shrimp is pale grey in colour and has brown spots on its surface. They can maximum grow up to a size of 15 cm for males and 20 cm in the females. For the males, there is also the presence of a prominent curved spine.

Though the maximum weight recorded for the prawns is 170 grams the average weight that they can boast of lies in the range if 30 grams. The pink shrimp breeds continuously and its spawning season vary according to multiple factors. In India, their spawning seasons range from December to April and August to September. The pink shrimp is considered very important in coastal areas of Africa and countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Israel and Egypt.

PACKING
HOSO, HLSO & PUD

Black Tiger Shrimps

Red Snapper (lutjanus Malabaricus)
A subspecies of the snapper the red snapper is a regular inhabitant of western Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico. You find red snapper in areas where reefs are common. Its body shape is quite similar to the other snapper fishes. It has a sloped profile, medium scales, spiny dorsal fin and a compressed body.

By the time the red snapper matures it reaches a length of around 39 cm or 15 inches. Adulthood you would find them at a length of 60 cm going up to 100 cm in some cases. So far its maximum weight that has been recorded is around 38 kg. The colour as the name indicates is red and intense pigmentation can be seen on the back of the fish.

The red snapper is a prized catch and people catch it for both commercial and recreational purposes. In Continental USA the red snapper is around 50% of the fish that is caught. Red snappers can themselves eat anything however the preference is mostly for crustaceans and small fishes. These fish are soft eaters and if you are trying to catch them they would nibble on the bait and escape from your clutches hence multiple hooked baits are used.

PACKING
IF 1x20Kg
GRADE
500/700, 700/1000, 1000/2000, 2000/3000, 3000 Up

Squid- White (Loligo Duvauceli)
Cephalopods by origin Squids have large eyes, elongated bodies, two tentacles and eight arms. Similar to other counterparts they have a mantle, distinct head and bilateral symmetry. Just like an octopus, they have a very soft body but it has a small skeleton which is shaped like a pen. They use their two tentacles to grab the prey and the eight arms to hold it tight.

The beak they have is used to cut the prey into pieces and swallow it. They usually locate their prey and then by jet propulsion move very quickly to reach and attack it. Surprisingly squids are considered to be the most intelligent of all the invertebrates found on earth. Squids can also camouflage and escape from predators. They are bioluminescent and use the light also for camouflage.

In commercial fisheries found in Japan, the Mediterranean, the south-western Atlantic, the eastern Pacific the squid are nurtured for consumption. Also called Calamari you would find them being used as a popular food item in many parts of the world. Squids are also a popular presence in many mythical tales and literature across the world. They can also use ink present in their bodies to distract any kind of predators trying to attack them.

PACKING : Whole
GRADE : U/3, 3/6, 6/10, 10/20, 20/30, 20/40, 40/60, 80Up

Tilapia Fresh Water Fish

Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus Pelamis)
Skipjack Tuna is an average sized fish and is also known by multiple names like balaya, aku, arctic bonito, mush mouth, oceanic bonito, striped tuna, or victor fish. Normally it can grow up to 1 metre in length and can be seen in tropical and warm waters. It is for this reason that the Skipjack Tuna is much preferred by the fisheries.

Skipjack Tuna moves around in large shoals of fish around 50000 at a time. It is also seen to feed upon molluscs, crustaceans and cephalopods. Since it is a liked prey for the larger fishes many people use it as a bait to catch some of them. Normally its weight can lie in the range 8-10 kgs but its maximum weight has been recorded at around 34 kgs.

Considered as an important commercial fish you would find it sold in multiple ways like smoked, salted, canned and frozen. Maldives, France, Spain, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia are some countries where the Skipjack Tuna can be found in abundance. The Skipjack Tuna may have traces of mercury in its body hence its consumption is not recommended for pregnant women. Also known as Katsuo the Skipjack Tuna is an active part of Japanese cuisine.

PACKING
Running weight IF
GRADE
1/2Kg, 2Kg Up

Sea White Fish

Sea Tiger Fish

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

Pumpus Argenteus
The tropical Pumpus Argenteus can be traced at the coasts from the Persian Gulf to Borneo. Also considered as a butterfish the Pumpus Argenteus can grow up to size 23 inches. However, the most common species size ranges to around 10 inches with a weight of about 9 1/2 ounces. Though the Pumpus Argenteus is popular commercially it does not fall in the endangered category and might expand its range further by 2050.

Having soft white flesh and a non- fleshy flavour the Pumpus Argenteus is consumed in a lot of places. When cooked the flesh disintegrates and provides a suitable flavour to the dish. Unfortunately, the fillets of the fish are pretty soft and cannot be used for preparing the soup. Mostly the fish is steamed whole with just a few slashes across its skin. It is this quality which makes the Pumpus Argenteus a prized catch for many.

The fin rays of the White Pomphret hold together well and you usually find less ribs to handle. With the same slashes, you can also bake the pomfret and consume without any worries. You can easily find the Pumpus Argenteus in countries like the Philippines, China and Southeast Asian countries. Though premium in nature its prices have dipped due to increased supply.

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

Oligoplites Saurus
Also known as the Oligoplites Saurus it is a species from the family Carangidae. The largest variety of the same is around 1 foot long. In most cases is found in the shallow waters of areas like Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coast. You would find them in Australian, and Pacific and Indian oceans as well. It has spines located in front of its anal fin and the sting that they give using the same can hurt anyone.

Some features of the Oligoplites Saurusmake it different from the others. They have a small mouth with beak-like teeth and sandpaper type of skin. There are small gill openings and a serrated spine which is seen on top of the head. The species is found in the weight range of 1 kg but some of the rare varieties can grow up to 3 kg weight too.

Usually, the Oligoplites Saurusis capable of eating small fish and shrimp and thus it finds its place in the predator category. In the initial phases, the Oligoplites Sauruswas not considered worth eating. However, now large scale farming of the same has started happening and this encouraged its consumption as well. The Oligoplites Saurushas a soft and oily taste and appears quite similar to the Bluefish.

PACKING
Shutter Packing 1x10Kg
GRADE
200/300, 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000 Up

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

Euthynnus Alletteratus
Also known as Bonito the Euthynnus Alletteratusis probably the most common tuna that is seen in the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it in the warm and tropical waters of areas like Atlantic, Mediterranean, Brazil and New England states. Considered to be a high migratory species it weighs around 36 pounds and mostly the lightest of all species present.

You can identify the Euthynnus Alletteratusby the dark spots that can be seen on its ventral and pectoral fins. It also has some worm-like markings on its back which is easy to identify. Since the fish has sufficient oil content and sticks well to the hook it is often used as a bait for the larger fishes. However, due to its dark colour, many people do not consider it worth eating.

But in the rest parts of the world like the West Indies, the Euthynnus Alletteratusis used in dried, smoked, and frozen form. Its body size is short in comparison to the other tuna fish and that is why probably the name is given. The Euthynnus Alletteratushas a compact and streamlined body and its snout is small as compared to the head. Maximum Euthynnus Alletteratuscan reach a weight of 12 kgs though its average weight lies around 7 kg.

PACKING
Running weight IF
GRADE
1/2Kg, 2Kg Up

Red Ref Cod (Cephalopholis Sonnerati)
Goes by the name Tomato Hind thanks to its colour the Red Ref cod has a pointed snout and a concave profile. Usually, the colour of this fish ranges from orange-red to orange-brown and it may even have spots all over its body. In certain areas, the colour of the fish may be different than the other. In the Indian Ocean, its body is reddish brown while in the Pacific Ocean its colour may be yellowish brown with spots on the head.

You would find them living around coastal areas and reefs where hunting of crustaceans is quite easy for them. The maximum the Red Ref cod can grow is around 22 inches in length. A pretty widespread species the Red Ref cod is majorly liked by humans. People often catch it using bait, hooks and traps. Often the Tomato Hind can be found trading fresh in live markets in Hong Kong.

Though there is no concern for the fish to become endangered if the rate at which it is being consumed is maintained it might fall under the same category.99% of the diet consumed by Red Ref cod is crustaceans though it might comprise of other fishes as well. You would find the jaws of the Tomato hind having small canines in the front and palatines at the back.

PACKING
IWP
GRADE
200/300, 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000 Up

Goinar (Solenocera Crassicornis)
The Goinar is seen in the Indo Pacific region. It can be found in regions starting from the Persian Gulf to India and from the east to Papua New Guinea. Off late, this variety has been introduced in the Mediterranean region as well. The length of the Goinar at maturity is around 8.6 metre. However, it is believed that its average length would remain around 6-6.5 cm.

The weight range if the Goinar remains between 3.7 to 13.5 grams. This species is usually found in the muddy bottoms of seas ranging at a depth of around 85 metres. You can also look for them at the mouth of estuaries.

During the day time, the Goinar is found burrowing inside the mud hence the need to stay deep. At this time you only see its antennular flagella are sticking out. These antennas then help the Goinar to respirate freely. For mating, it uses its olfactory and tactile cues and indirectly transfers its sperm to the female species. Some fisheries tend to nurture the Goinar though their number is definitely less than for other species.

PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF
SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18