Ghol Fish Declared as State Fish of Gujrat

Key Points:

• • Common Name: Ghol fish, also known globally as the Black Spotted Croaker (Protonibea diacanthus).
  • Culinary and Medicinal Value: Renowned for its taste and medicinal benefits in various countries.
  • Geographical Distribution: Found across the Indo-Pacific region, from the Persian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean.
  • Environmental Shift: Pollution has caused these fish to migrate from coastal areas to deeper sea regions.

• Economic and Nutritional Significance:

• • Major Export: The Ghol fish bladder is a high-value export item for Gujarat.
  • Nutrient-Rich: Packed with essential nutrients including iodine, omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA), iron, taurine, magnesium, fluoride, and selenium.

Why in News:

• The Gujarat government has recently declared the ghol fish as the state fish.