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Exploring Nawayathi Seafood: Local Fish Names and Their English Equivalents

A comprehensive guide to traditional Nawayathi fish names with commonly used English translations.
Exploring Nawayathi Seafood: Local Fish Names and Their English Equivalents
  • Published OnJune 3, 2026

The Nawayathi community along India’s western coast has a rich culinary heritage, particularly when it comes to seafood. Here is a list of popular local fish and seafood names and their English equivalents:

  • Bangdo / Bangde = Mackerel
  • Bombill = Bombay Duck
  • Bonshi = Squids
  • Bonzale = Anchovy
  • Burranto = Glass Perchlet
  • Dodi = Croakers
  • Ghol = Black Spotted Croaker
  • Ghur = Sea Bass
  • Gobro (White) = Groper
  • Gobro (Black) = Rock Fish / Rock Cod
  • Gobro (Red) = Reef Cod
  • Gizbe = Sardine
  • Haado / Haade = Horse Mackerel
  • Iswan = King Fish
  • Karli = Silver Bar
  • Kalawshi = Pearl Spot
  • Kalva Maas = Oyster
  • Karkare = Crescent Perch
  • Kurle = Crab
  • Mori = Shark
  • Mud’doshi = Lady Fish / Elops Saurus
  • Paalu = Indian Bream / Perch
  • Paaplet = White Pomfret / Butter Fish
  • Sargey = Black Pomfret
  • Saundaley = Butter Fish
  • Shevto / Shetey = Gray Mullet
  • Shinawnio = Mussels
  • Shivnso = Shrimps
  • Tamboshi = Mangrove Red Snapper
  • Waatwe = Clams
  • Waagoli = Ray

This glossary provides both locals and enthusiasts a handy reference to identify seafood varieties commonly found in Nawayathi cuisine, helping bridge traditional knowledge with modern culinary terminology.

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