I have composed a list of Fishes which are commonly found in Kerala and their corresponding English Names.
• Aiyla – Mackerel
• Mathi/Chaala – Sardine
• Avoli – Pomfret
• Aakoli – Silver Moony
• Choora – Tuna
• Kora / Kaala – Salmon
• Ney Meen – Seer Fish / Queen Fish
• Kari Meen – Pearl Spot/ Green Chromide
• Nangu – Sole Fish
• Aiykoora – King Fish / Wahoo / King Mackarel
• Thilopia/Kerala Karimeen – Tilapia
• Thirandi – Stingray
• Vatta - Bluefin trevally
• Killi Meen – Threadfin bream
• Parava - False trevally
• Sheelavu – Barracuda
• Vaalla – Wallago / Knife Fish
• Varaal – Snake Head
• Netholi – Anchovy
• Kozhuva – Indian Anchovy
• Kolaan – Garfish or Pipefish
• Rohu – Reba
• PooMeen – Milk Fish
• Paalla – Surgeon Fish
• Kadal Kuthira - Sword Fish
• Koori/Vaari – Mystus
• Kaari – Catfish
• Mushi – Silurus/Cat Fish
• Kannava – Mullet
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