top 10 Popular Freshwater Fish Species of Indian

Rohu – Labeo Rohita

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Hilsa – Ilish Shad

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Pulasa Fish

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Catla – Indian Carp

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Tilapia – Cichlid Fish

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Tengra – Mystus Tengara

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Magur – Walking Catfish

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Kajuli – Ailia Coila

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Rani – Pink Perch

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Ritha

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