I am in NewZealand and it was very difficult to understand what the fishes are. so nice to know all the fish names in other launguages…what is the tamil meaning for bluetuna fish…where it wil be get? . rgds. That’s a great work man… but as far as i know the Red Snapper is not surely sankara. This Google spreadsheet has 144 fish names in Tamil and English. 32 கணவாய் – ஒட்டுக் கணவாய் cuttle fish Kindly let me know the Tamil Names for the Silver Pomfret, Seer Fish and King Fish. Kanagnkelluthi Indian mackerell 57 கெண்டை – பனையேறிக் கெண்டை, சென்னல் climbing perch 100 டொல்பின் Dolphin பாலூட்டி. we dont get salmon in india and salmon is a salt water fish. ayla – kanakeluthi – indian mackeral . Main chef(an indian) at uncles resturant gave different names for my small collection so I just gave up. Please do help me! Mullai, hi ayesha, normally we’re used to buy at our nearest fish market. Kondal, Aathal Snapper Kaavalai meen is best for curry and other two are good for fry. 130 மத்தி Maththi Sardine, Herring, Pilchard Actually would wish members to share fish pictures too, as I don’t get to see most of the varieties here in Michigan. . I tried to find names once with uncle's help. . As far as I know ‘Tilapia’ is ‘Valarpu kendai’. Can u tell were i can get salmon in Chennai-Tamil Nadu-India and what will be the tentative cost.What is the name in Tamil for Tuna fish and were can i get. I’ll get you the right name as soon as i get it. Very tasty and rich in Omega3. . . When i came to US, icollected all the names of veggies, fruits and fish in Tamil and English. We call Mackerel as kumbula (Jack Mackerel) & Arakula as King Mackerel. Kilanga meen Whit fish Crab நண்டு Tuna Fish tamil name is Shoorai. Fish Names in English and Tamil Tamil … 83 சுறா Murden Sura Shark River I don’t know anything about its content, check with your doctor! . 108 திருக்கை – சீமான் திருக்கை, சவுக்குத் திருக்கை Bleeker’s whipray, white tail sting ray Hi google images to see the difference. . What is the tamil name for Jest travelly small ? Seriously I felt good at your work… I am also crazy about the fish…yes fish…! Most of the fish names mentioned in our website are used in Tamil Nadu – Chennai region. hey all of u mackerel is also called as ille or may be spelled as eille….thank u. Ram is right, viraal is of course Snakehead murrel, but i still like to tell that viraal is different than kadalviraal (another name for Seer-vanjaram). 28 கருமுறைச்செல்வி . Cuttle கணவாய் மீன் Cod பண்ணா மீன் . Hi…can someone tell me the Tamil name of CLAMS?I am looking for recipes with clam meat (not clams in shell) and I am not able to search this site because I am not aware of the name in Tamil.I need a yummy clam recipe with just clam meat.Someone please help. Leather skin fish தீரா மீன் At least must know those names. Oola ——- 69 சங்கரா, செவ்விளை Sankara, Sankaraa Red Snapper, Red Bream Synagris japonicus You can use for making curry of fry, check this recipe Does anyone know if any stores in Los Angeles carry them? . Salmon Fish is called KAALA MEEN. Now I am going to bug uncle with your list & pictures… Thanks a lot mam. 1. Hey this was very useful info…we usually buy only tilapia nd cat fish here,but as my parents are coming here i was little upset about wht fish i should by becos my dad love fish but he will nto eat all types of fishes….thanks once again. . 15 இறால், எரா – நன்னீர் இறால் Eral, Iraal Fresh water prawn Kizhi meen Parrot fish . WHAT IS TAMIL NAME OF DOTTED GROUPER FISH. Some scientific names are also included. மீன் வகையல்ல 129 மணலை Manalai, Authumen Mullet – Marine Salmon is not  chalai, this fish is available in ice cold waters only. Does anyone know what is Fish Maw called in Tamil? Assalam alaikum, . The “vanjiram” that we get in the markets in chennai is the king mackerel(narrow bands on the skin) and the actual tamil name for it is “mavalasi”. . Karu vaalai White fin wolf herring 140 விரால், விறால் Viraal, Viral, Chaer-veraal Murrel, Butter fish, Snake head These are also air breathing and have a good market value. . . ” Endrum em tamil vazhvathu ummai pondroral thaan ”, Mikka nanri, um pani thodara em vazhthukkal, ithai pol matra porulin peyaraum muyartchikkavum. . Priya Ranjani, hai priya ranjani What fish do you normally buy & from where? small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide, tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces. . Mathi or Chaalai Sardines Malabar Trevally பாறை மீன் 82 சுறா Sura Shark 127 பாரை – வெங்கடைப் பாரை horse mackerel These are mostly found in Great lakes region, mainly in Lake Superior, covering Cananda and Michigan. Grows to about 5-6 kilos and not more. 97 சூரை – கீரை மீன் Keerai, Kerai Yellow Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna . 8 ஆற்றுறால் Cray fish Cat fish கெழுத்தி மீன் 70 சாம்பல் மீன் Grey mullet Velli kendai Silver carp Does anyone know what this is called in English? Hi Mullai, It tastes almost like "kuravai meen", which is poor man's Viral. Isn’t that true??? and all fish eater can identify and call it vanjiram.. not as nei meen.. Nei Meen is another name for Vanjaram (“Seer” fish in English) called so in the Madurai, Ramnad District areas. 39 கிளி முக்கு மீன் Kili mooku, Kizhi Meen Parrot Fish Hope you enjoy my collection and thanks for visiting my space. almost all the varieties are available at reasonable rates here. i have been searching this for a long time. 111 நண்டு Nandu Crab Great work friend. . Do we get this fish here in Tamilnadu? 47 கெண்டை – வெள்ளிக்கெண்டை Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (mercury level is high or low). 37 கானங்கெளுத்தி Kanangeluthi, Kanangkelluthi, Eyela, Illa Mackerell, Indian Mackerel Rastrilliger kanagurta looks like this Branzino is a kind of European Sea bass which is like our Koduvai Meen (koduva meen). Potha Halibut . Velai meen Sea bream / Long face emperor bream / Starry emperor bream Parai Trevally, malabar trevally Kerai Yellowfin tuna . 65 கொண்டை Salmon, Indian Threadfin 4 அம்புட்டன் வாழ Chitala Chitala sardines is challai in malayalam and tamil is the same, Mullai, Thanks for every one for sharing your Knowledge. 35 காரப்பொடி Kāra-p-poṭi Striped ponyfish Equula fasciata Squid ஊசி கணவாய் மீன் We do not have Salmon in tropical waters. http://fisc.er.usgs.gov/Snakehead_circ_1251/html/channa_striata.html, THanks so much .. Its edible, so buy some and treat yourself. you can buy anything you want. 77 சிப்பி – கிளிஞ்சில், கடற்சிப்பி bivalve just waiting for some replies……. Panna,kalava Cod Did you find out the english name for paal sura? Hi, Thanks for your answer. Channa kooni Paste shrimp Vanjiram meen Salmon, Seer / king fish . 92 சுறா – புலிச்சுறா, வள்ளுவன் சுறா tiger shark Please aloso refer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_mackerel#Nutrition_and_processing on the same Wikipedia page for the mercury related information. Grouper is called by many names.. kalavan, panni meen. 29 கலவாய் Kalavai Grouper, Reef cod 55 கெண்டை – தொப்பை, யமனேறிக் கெண்டை, கூராக் கெண்டை catla Hi, Somehow managed to collect information from the net blogs. I waas checking constantly this blog I have heard it by fish seller mostly they bring mathie and kelanga together. 71 சாளை Chalai, Chaalai, Mathi Chaalai Sardine, Sardine Round English to Tamil Translation – Tamil typing online, best website for thanglish to Tamil converter.English to Tamil dictionary online. . Vanzheeram is Kingfish, KingMackerel, Streaked Mackerel. which is highly exports from ramnathapuram dist. . I heard its too good for health and skin but not available in India… Is this true? 117 நாவர மீன் Goldbond Gold Fish not sure whats its tamil name Congrats/. . 126 பாரை – மஞ்சள் கிள்ளுப் பாரை giant trevally, yellowfin trevally, I have an unusual request. Its really Great to see this site.Give us more interesting and informative stuff.keep doing work like this for the further also..Thanks! . So you may avoid from children. . king mackeral(which is harmful) is different from king fish. Keerimeen Round sardine 56 கெண்டை – பளிஞ்சா, செத்தைக் கெண்டை pearl spot, green chromide TUNA is known by different names in Tamilnadu…In southern districts it is known as “Nei Meen”..In chennai it is popularly called as ‘Vanjiram’. I have tried a lot for get tamil meaning for salmon. . 17 இறால், எரா – கதம்ப இறால் kuruma shrimp 136 வவ்வால் – வெள்ளை வவ்வால் , வெளவால் வாவல் Vellai Vavval white pomfret Hi, If you find any mistakes or any new fish names – please let us know through comment section. Any info on Yellow Snapper or Lane Snapper in tamil?