Product Attributes
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Scientific Name
Clarias batrachus
Product State
Fresh or frozen whole Walking Fish
Grade
A
Origin
Freshwater rivers, ponds, and marshes of Bangladesh
Country of Origin
Bangladesh
Harvest Season
Year-round, with peak season from June to September
Appearance
Elongated, cylindrical body, tapering toward the tail. Color is typically dark gray or grayish-brown, often with minute white spots laterally. Has a flat, broad head and four pairs of barbels (whiskers). Scaleless skin covered in mucus.
Taste Profile
Known for its distinctive, delicious flavor and soft flesh. Highly prized for its wholesome qualities.
Average Weight
300–800 grams per fish
Shelf Life
2–3 days fresh at refrigeration temperatures, up to 6 months frozen
Storage Condition
0–4°C for fresh, -18°C or lower for frozen
Leadtime
5–7 working days after order confirmation
Our Honest Product review
- Maximum Freshness Guaranteed: The ability to transport and sell the fish live is its single greatest commercial advantage, assuring consumers of the freshest possible product.
- High Nutritional Density: It is a valuable source of protein and essential minerals like Calcium and Phosphorus, positioning it as a highly beneficial choice for health-conscious diets.
- Hardy, but Risky: Its resilience to adverse conditions (low oxygen, polluted water) makes it an easy fish to farm. However, its voracious, omnivorous nature means that in non-native environments (like the US), it is considered a pest that invades farms and preys on native fish stocks.
- Culinary Texture: The fish is known for its lack of intramuscular bones, making the flesh easier to eat and highly desirable in many cuisines.
Usage
- Live Market Trade: Its unique ability to survive out of water makes it ideal for local live markets, where it commands a higher price than dead fish.
- Curries and Cooking: A versatile food fish used in various Asian preparations, such as Thai grilled catfish (pla duk dan) or Indonesian/Malay curries (pecel lele and mangut lele).
- Medicinal/Therapeutic: Physicians traditionally prescribe it for convalescents and those suffering from ailments like anaemia, due to its easily digestible protein and high mineral content.
- Aquaculture: Extensively cultured in shallow ponds due to its hardiness, high market demand, and ability to survive in low-oxygen, high-density environments.
Certification
Complimentary Product Certificates
- Certificate of Origin
Product Certificates available on request
- Veterinary or Health certificate
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging Options
- Available in bulk (5kg, 10kg) or smaller consumer-sized packaging (500g, 1kg, 2kg)
- Vacuum-sealed or individually packed for better preservation
- Custom packaging and labeling available on request.
Shipping & Export Info
- Minimum Order Quantity: 1000 kg
- Shipping Options: Sea Freight (preferred), Air Freight for quick orders