This category contains fish which are native to Indian Ocean. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 505 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

These are listed in alphabetical order by scientific name. The spotted eagle ray, also known as the leopard ray, inhabits coastal and estuaries waters of the Indo-Pacific zone. The largest individuals can reach over 3 meters.

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Feb 22, 2023 · The Indian Ocean is a crucial ground for fisheries, supplying 14 percent of the global demand for fish caught in the wild. Unfortunately, about 30 percent of these fish are already being overfished, leading to declining in populations.

Not only is the Red Sea considered a sea of the Indian Ocean, few realize a number of fish usually called 'Red Sea' fish are actually found in the immediate adjacent Persian Gulf, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea of the far western Indian Ocean too.

Apr 25, 2017 · India is home to a wide range of diverse and unique species of fish. They include both freshwater fishes, brackish water fishes, and marine fishes in the areas of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. Freshwater fishes consist of about 940 species which constitutes about 38% of the total Indian fish fauna.

These are listed in alphabetical order by scientific name. This damselfish lives in shallow waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It feeds on algae and small invertebrates, and is recognized by its 5 black vertical stripes and the fluorescent yellow band under its dorsal fin.

This guidebook is illustrated with over 1,800 underwater photographs, and presents nearly 1,200 species of fish encountered while diving in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, from the surface down to depths of 60 metres.

The brackish waters of India is available for aquaculture and the country is one of the largest producer of fish in the world, Here is the top 10 most popular marine or sea fish found in Indian subcontinent. Follow the link to know about freshwater fish found in India.

Discover the mysterious animals in the Indian Ocean, and explore the lives of species like the Sea Urchin, the Great Barracuda and the Bull Shark