Imported Fish (chalani)

This shrimp is Farming import from Bihar Andhara Pradesh or Tamilnadu come in packaging with ice and insulated box Common Names: Whiteleg shrimp, Pacific white shrimp Origin: Native to the Pacific coast of Central & South America Farming: Now widely farmed in India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, China etc. after being introduced from the Americas. Why Popular: Grows fast compared to local prawn species Can be farmed at high density Disease-resistant (compared to tiger shrimp) High export demand (USA, Europe, Japan) Size: Usually harvested at 15–40 grams per piece, depending on farming time Market Price (India): Around ₹300–₹500 per kg in wholesale (export quality fetches higher prices) Use: Mostly for export; in domestic market used in hotels, restaurants, frozen packs

Local Names: Kandali. Foli, Koi, Kawai, Kawoi, Anabas Family: Anabantidae Habitat: Freshwater fish, found in ponds, ditches, wetlands, canals, and rivers. Special Feature: Can breathe air directly (has a labyrinth organ), so it can survive outside water for hours and even crawl short distances on land. Taste & Demand: Highly demanded in Assam, Bengal, Bangladesh, and Northeast India due to its delicious taste and soft flesh. Considered a delicacy. Market Price: Usually ₹400–₹700 per kg (sometimes higher depending on season and whether wild or farmed). Cultural Value: Often believed to have health benefits (good for weakness, recovery patients).