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| SEALIFE EXPEDITION |
| Saltwater Fish Species |
| Chinese pomfret |
| Family: Stromateidae Scientific name: Pampus Chinensis (Euphrasen) Local name: Bawal tambak Distribution: Shallow coastal waters to about 60m depth Size commonly caught: 20-25cm total length Notes: The flesh of this fish is finely textured and tasted excellent. Sold fresh and expensively priced. A high demand for it comes from sea-food restaurants. |