Common Freshwater Fish Species in India: A Guide

1. Rohu (Labeo rohita): It is a popular carp found in rivers and ponds.

2. Catla (Catla catla): Another famous carp, known for its large size and meaty flesh.

3. Mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala): A carp species with a hump-shaped forehead.

4. Kalbasu (Labeo calbasu): A carp species with a flattened body and a broad snout.

5. Tengra (Mystus tengara): A catfish with elongated barbels and a dark gray body.

6. Pabda (Ompok pabda): A catfish with a flat head and a long anal fin.

7. Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha): A fish highly valued for its flavor, found in rivers and estuaries.

8. Goonch (Bagarius bagarius): A large catfish with a broad head and a wide mouth.

9. Koi (Cyprinus carpio koi): A widely kept ornamental carp, available in various colors and patterns.

10. Boal (Wallago attu): A species of catfish, known for its impressive size and predatory behavior.

11. Snakehead Murrel (Channa striata): A fish commonly found in ponds, known for its aggressive behavior.

12. Asian Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix): A species of carp introduced in India, known for its fast growth and plankton-feeding behavior.

13. Featherback (Notopterus notopterus): A fish with a long dorsal fin that runs almost the entire length of its body.

14. Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus): A popular aquarium fish, also found in natural freshwater bodies in India.

15. Puntius species: There are several species of Puntius, commonly known as barbs, found in various water bodies across the country.