Hilsa Fish Latest News
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.
About Hilsa Fish
- It is a species of fish belonging to the Clupeidae family, which includes herring fish.
- It is also called Ilish and holds an exceptional position in the culinary customs and social practices of Bengal.
- It is a fish that is highly prized because of its delicate flavour, distinct taste, and silky texture.
- Bangladesh produces around 70% of the world’s ilish.
- Appearance of Hilsa Fish
- Hilsa fish have a silvery body.
- They are quite flat and have a pointed head.
- They are known for their many small bones.
- Habitat and Distribution of Hilsa Fish
- Distribution: It is found in rivers and estuaries in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the Persian Gulf area.
- Habitat: Hilsa fish live in both saltwater and freshwater.
- However, when it’s time to lay their eggs, they swim up into rivers. This journey is called a migration.
- 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
- Conservation Status
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Source: IE
Last updated on Oct, 2026
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