Harpadon nehereus, commonly known as the Bombay duck or bummalo, is a species of lizardfish. Adults may reach a maximum length of 40 cm (16 in), but the usual size is around 25 cm (10 in). [2]

2017年8月12日 · The Bombay duck or Bombil is a very curiously-named fish, and there are lots of reasons that try to explain it.

2024年4月8日 · Bombay duck is a popular and distinctive fish found in the coastal waters of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. This fish holds a special place in Indian cuisine, particularly in the coastal regions of India.

2020年1月21日 · The Bombay duck is actually a fish native to the waters in and around Mumbai. Fiendishly ugly, it is gelatinous and pink-skinned with a gaping maw.

2024年6月1日 · Bombay ducks are characterized by their elongated, cigar-shaped bodies, which can reach up to 25 centimeters in length. Their dorsal fin is prominent and sail-like, while their pectoral fins are wing-like and extend outwards. The fish has a silvery-grey coloration and a distinctive “duck-bill” snout, which gives it its characteristic appearance.

Harpadon nehereus, (common names include Bombay duck, bummalo, bombil, bombili, boomla, lote, loitta) is a species of lizardfish. Adults may reach a maximum length of 40 cm (16 in), but the usual size is around 25 cm (10 in).

Bombay Duck, also known as Bummalo, is a popular fish found mainly along the coast of the Arabian Sea, particularly in the waters surrounding Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), in India. Despite its name, Bombay Duck is not a duck but a variety of lizardfish.

2024年8月11日 · Explore the history and popularity of the Bombay Duck, a unique fish with a rich cultural and culinary significance along India's coasts. Learn how it got its name and why it's a staple in coastal cuisine.

2024年8月26日 · The Bombay Duck fish is a popular food item in certain areas of India and Bangladesh. Fresh fish are generally fried or cooked in curry. It is very tasty and generally marketed fresh, dried or salted. However, review full breed profile of this fish in the table below.

It is a soft, fleshy lizardfish found in the waters of the Arabian Sea, particularly along the western coast of India near Maharashtra and Gujarat. Bombay duck has a slender, elongated body with a translucent, jelly-like texture and a mild, distinct flavor.

2024年5月16日 · Scientifically named the Harpodon nehereus, Bombay duck is also known as bummalo. The fish is most abundant in the Ganges Delta, the Arabian Sea, and Southern Asia. A small, narrow fish nearly transparent in color, it measures six to eight inches (15 to 20 centimeters) in length.

The Bombay duck is a slim, elongated fish with a silver-grey color and a distinctive smell that some find off-putting. It is known for its soft, flaky texture and intense flavor, making it a popular ingredient in many Indian dishes.

2019年4月2日 · Often confused of its identity, Bombay Duck or commonly known as 'Bombil' is a fleshy, soft fish found in the waters near and around Mumbai, and has a special significance in the city's history and holds sentimental value for Mumbai's foodies.

Bombay duck, (Harpadon nehereus), fish of the family Synodontidae, found in estuaries of northern India, where it is widely used as a food fish and, when dried, as a condiment. The Bombay duck grows to a length of about 41 cm (16 inches) and is a dull, translucent gray or brown in colour with small, dark speckles.

2022年2月24日 · Bombay duck is not a bird but a fish known locally as one of Mumbai’s most popular dishes. Other names for Bombay Duck include “bumalo,” “bummalo,” and “bombil.”. Bombay duck can be prepared in many ways. The fish is usually cleaned, deboned, and sun-dried before it is cooked.

2024年9月22日 · The Bombay duck or bummalo, Harpadon nehereus, (Bengali: bamaloh or loytta, Marathi: bombil, Sinhala: bombeli, Urdu: بمبل مچھلی) is, despite its name, not a duck but a lizardfish. Adults may reach a maximum length of 40 cm, but the usual size is around 25 cm.

2020年7月28日 · Bombil fish, often popularly called as Bombay Duck (no Bombay duck is not a duck, it is a fish, really), is not just a fish, it is one of the cultural icons of the city of Mumbai, from which the fish got its name.

2025年1月9日 · Beyond its culinary appeal, Bombay Duck is packed with a plethora of health benefits, making it a worthy addition to a balanced diet. Let’s explore the nutritional treasures that Bombay Duck holds and how they can contribute to overall wellness.

Bombay Duck have distended stomachs and are voracious predators. The fish is rapidly disappearing from the city’s coastal waters (decline by 25% in the past decade), due to a combination of overfishing and climate change, says a study by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), India.

The Bombay duck fishery, supported by a single species, Harpodon nehereus, contributes to about 10% of the estimated average annual marine landings of India. With a peculiar discontinous distribution of the species, the fishery is of utmost importance in two maritime States of India, Gujrat and Maharashtra, where over 98% of the all-India ...

2025年3月6日 · A DED equals the amount of energy provided by available food resources to support a duck’s energetic needs for one day. The study showed that in years of good acorn production, areas of the MAV with red oak canopy coverage of 45 percent provided 920 DEDs per acre, while in years of poor acorn production DEDs in these same habitats fell to 65 ...

2025年1月31日 · Sauté curry paste in duck fat with garlic and ginger, add stock, reduce by half, add coconut, fish sauce, sugar, lime leaves, simmer 2 min. Add beans, simmer 3 min, add lychees or pineapple, simmer 2 min. Slice duck, serve!

2 天之前 · Bucephala clangula Pair Female goldeneye with chicks. The common goldeneye or simply goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a medium-sized sea duck of the genus Bucephala, the goldeneyes.Its closest relative is the similar Barrow's goldeneye. [2] The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek boukephalos ("bullheaded", from bous, "bull " and kephale, "head"), a …