Punjab Fisheries Department

Fish Species

Explore different culturable fish species

Discover various fish species suitable for aquaculture and farming.

Labeo Rohita

Rahu (Labeo Rohita) is one of the most important major carp species cultured in South Asia. It is highly valued for its...

Catla Catla

Thalia (Catla Catla) is the largest of the three Indian major carps and is a surface feeder. It is highly prized for its...

Cirrhinus mrigala

Bottom feeder carp, excellent for polyculture systems.

Aristichthy Nobilis

Big Head carp is a filter-feeding Chinese carp species that feeds on zooplankton.Key Features:Zooplankton feederLarge he...

Oreochromis niloticus

Nile Tilapia is a hardy, fast-growing species suitable for intensive aquaculture. GIFT strain offers superior growth cha...

Cyprinus carpio

Gulfam or Common Carp is a hardy, fast-growing species suitable for various culture systems.Key Features:Very hardy spec...

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Herbivorous carp species, excellent for weed control.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Plankton feeder, grows fast in polyculture systems.