Hilsa Fish:
India has exported around 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh over the past two months, marking the first reversal of the traditional trade flow of the sought-after fish between the two countries.
- Hilsa Fish is a species of fish belonging to the Clupeidae family, which includes herring fish.
- Hilsa fish have a silvery body.
- They are quite flat and have a pointed head.
- They are known for their many small bones.
- Hilsa fish live in both saltwater and freshwater
- It is found in rivers and estuaries in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the Persian Gulf area.
- They travel to rivers like the Padma River and Meghna River in Bangladesh.
- They also go to rivers in India, such as the Ganges River and Godavari River.
- Bangladesh produces around 70% of the world’s ilish.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern.
