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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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