Ghol fish

November 23, 2023

The black-spotted croaker, or the ghol fish — considered a fisherman’s lottery — was declared the state fish of Gujarat recently.
The fish is usually found in the Indo-Pacific region that stretches from the Persian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean.
Ghol fish has the scientific name Protonibea dianthus.
The Ghol fish is also called Ghoti, Jewfish, Palli Kora, Pulli Panna and Kathalai.
While Ghol is one of the costliest fish, its heart has tremendous medicinal value which is why it is known as ‘sea gold.’
It is highly esteemed in East Asia due to its medicinal attributes.
The air bladder of the Ghol fish holds significant value in international markets, especially in China, Hong Kong, and other countries, where it is commonly used in the preparation of soups.
Packed with a wealth of nutrients such as iodine, omega-3, DHA, EPA, iron, taurine, magnesium, fluoride, and selenium, this fish is considered a nutritional powerhouse.