Ladyfish – Bhambore, also known as silver sillago is probably the crispiest frying fish with chewable bones and white flaky meat. If you ever experienced the scrumptiousness of small fish, you will probably love to have it on your plate.
Ladyfish – Bhambore has good flavor and can be an excellent eating fish if grown to an 8 to 10-inch size.
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Introduction
Ladyfish – Bhambore, also known as silver sillago is probably the crispiest frying fish with chewable bones and white flaky meat. If you ever experienced the scrumptiousness of small fish, you will probably love to have it on your plate.
Ladyfish – Bhambore has good flavor and can be an excellent eating fish if grown to an 8 to 10-inch size.
Flavor Profile
This fish has a good sweet flavor and can be an excellent eating fish if grown to an 8 to 10-inch size.
Habitat
Lady Fish is a sea fish that is common along beaches, sandbars, mangrove creeks, and estuaries, recorded from freshwater. Maximum depth 60 m.
Colour
Ladyfish has a light brown back. The lower ventral flanks and belly is whitish-silvery, without dark blotches.
Size
On average, Lady Fish size range is 50 to 150 grams per fish. However, other sizes are also occasionally available.
Physical Attributes
Lady Fish has Scales on the body. The body is elongated and the head length 24–30%. The anal fin has 2 spines and 21–23 soft rays. The swimbladder is with two posterior extensions.
Cutting Preferences
Lady Fish is preferred for whole & gutted. Ladyfish being a relatively small fish is inappropriate for the slice and boneless cutting.
Approx. Cutting Wastage
Health Benefits