Fish Names
Fish Names in Konkani to English, what is fish called in Konkani? Nustem or nusteak. Nustem is singular and nusteak is plural.
What is Crab called in Konkani? Kurli or Kurlio.
Fish is most popular item in daily food servings in Goa. Goa is producing fish in abundance as it has unbroken shorelines and many places in Goa are having rivers and ponds in villages, hence fishing has been the hobby of most Goan’s.
The most Common fish available are the Mackerels, Sardines, Sharks, Shrimps, Crabs, Pomfrets etc.
So, lets learn some of the most common fish names translated into English.
Bangdo – Mackerel
Bombil – Bombay Duck
Bankochcho – Porcupine Fish
Bebu – Cuttle Fish
Bale – Ribbon Fish
Bakado – Blue Fin Tuna
Buranto – Naked Head/Glassy Perchlet
Chonak – Giant Sea Perch
Chikale – Murrels
Combo – Butterfly Fish
Capsali Mandli – Gold Spotted Anchovy
Callas – Grunter Fish
Dinas – Carp Fish
Diana – Leather Jacket Fish
Dhadyare – Croaker/Jew Fish
Galmo – Shrimps
Gobro – Reef Cod/Rock Fish
Ghol – Jew fish
Haddo – Rock Bream
Hado Bangdo – Horse Mackerel
Isvon – King Fish – Seer Fish
Jibber – Gizzard-Shad
Karli – Silver Bar
Kalvam – Oysters
Kalundar – Pearl Spot
Khampi – Pony Fish/Silver Belly
Konkar – Long Fin Cavalla
Konkaro – Lizard Fish/Sead
Kubo/Kube – Clams/Cockles
Kurli/Kurlio – Crab/Crabs
Lep/Lepo – Sole Fish/Tongue Fish
Modso – Lemon Fish
Mudhoshi- Lady Fish
Maanki/Bonddas – Squid
Pamplet – Pomfret
Pedi/Pedio – Hilsa Lisha
Palu – Perch Fish
Rawans – Indian Salmon
Shinalio – Mussels
Sorngul/Halva – Black Pomfret
Sangtam/Sangot – Cat Fish
Somdhalo – Butter Fish
Shevto – Mullet
Sungtam/Sungot – Prawns
Shark – Mori
Shetki – Whip Fin Majazrra
Tarlo/Tarle – Sardines
Tonki – Barracuda
Tamus – Red Snapper
Vagulem – Ray Fish/Kite Fish
Vonong – Hilsa Species
Velli – Silver Belly
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