I have composed a list of Fishes which are commonly found in Kerala and their corresponding English Names.
- Aiyla – Mackerel
- Mathi/Chaala – Sardine
- Avoli – Pomfret
- Aakoli – Silver Moony
- Choora – Tuna
- Kora / Kaala – Salmon
- Ney Meen – Seer Fish / Queen Fish
- Kari Meen – Pearl Spot/ Green Chromide
- Nangu – Sole Fish
- Aiykoora – King Fish / Wahoo / King Mackarel
- Thilopia/Kerala Karimeen – Tilapia
- Thirandi – Stingray
- Vatta – Bluefin trevally
- Killi Meen – Threadfin bream
- Parava – False trevally
- Sheelavu – Barracuda
- Vaalla – Wallago / Knife Fish
- Varaal – Snake Head
- Netholi – Anchovy
- Kozhuva – Indian Anchovy
- Kolaan – Garfish or Pipefish
- Rohu – Reba
- PooMeen – Milk Fish
- Paalla – Surgeon Fish
- Kadal Kuthira – Sword Fish
- Koori/Vaari – Mystus
- Kaari – Catfish
- Mushi – Silurus/Cat Fish
- Kannava – Squid
- Kannambu – Mullet
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