In response to reports of dwindling silver pomfret populations in the region, the Maharashtra government has officially designated the silver pomfret as the state fish.
About Silver Pomfret
- Maharashtra’s government decision empowers focused conservation efforts for the local silver pomfret, known as paplet or sarangi.
- A recent Government Resolution (GR) cites an IUCN report, underscoring the dwindling silver pomfret population and catch in Maharashtra.
- Premature fishing results from the immense popularity of silver pomfret.
- Silver pomfret holds a special place in coastal Maharashtrian cuisine for its delightful taste and easy preparation.
- When cooked correctly, silver pomfret offers a soft, buttery flavor that’s highly sought after.
- The Maharashtra government’s move aims to safeguard the silver pomfret species.
- The IUCN report alerts to the decline in silver pomfret numbers in the region.
- Conservation measures are imperative to counter the threats facing silver pomfret.
- Popular for its delicious taste, silver pomfret is a culinary gem along the Maharashtra coast.
- The inclusion of silver pomfret in Maharashtra’s state symbols reinforces its cultural and ecological significance.
Back to Basics
Maharashtra has previously designated various symbols to represent its unique identity:
- Mango as the state fruit
- Giant squirrel as the state animal
- Jarul as the state flower
- Yellow-footed green pigeon as the state bird
Now, with the latest announcement, the silver-skinned fish, which is native to the coastal regions of South and South East Asia as well as the Middle East, has been included in this distinguished list as the state fish of Maharashtra.
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