‘Ghol’ declared state fish of Gujarat at Global Fisheries Conference, Ahmedabad

The expensive marine ‘Ghol’ fish was declared the state fish of Gujarat at the first Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 held in Ahmedabad Tuesday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made the announcement at the event in Gujarat Science City where Union Minister for Fisheries Parshottam Rupala was also present.

Also known as Black Spotted Croaker fish (Protonibea diacanthus) in many parts of the world, Ghol fish is not only considered a delicacy but is valued for its medicinal properties in many countries. Ghol fish bladder is among Gujarat’s high-value exports.

Addressing the media later, Union minister Rupala said, “The Gujarat government has declared Ghol as the state fish. This will help boost attempts to conserve and create awareness about the fish.”

Ghol fish is widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific region from the Persian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean.