Mangur fish: In many coastal and riverine

In many coastal and riverine regions, fish is a staple food that is served with rice. But it is crucial to choose fish that are safe for consumption. In this context, a specific fish has quietly sparked health and environmental concerns. Known as the Thai Magur or Clarias gariepinus, this catfish used to thrive in aquaculture ponds and fish markets throughout the country. But it was officially banned over environmental concerns, and mounting speculation on its link to cancer. The walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a species of freshwater airbreathing catfish native to Southeast Asia. It is named for its ability to "walk" and wiggle across dry land, to find food or suitable environments. While it does not truly walk as most bipeds or quadrupeds do, it can use its pectoral fins to keep it upright as it makes a wiggling motion with snakelike movements to traverse land. [2] This fish normally lives in slow-moving and often stagnant waters in ponds, swamps ... Clarias magur is eaten in Bangladesh and West Bengal as magur curry (Bengali: মাগুর মাছের ঝোল), and is considered good during illness, particularly for body weakness. It is prepared in a light curry sauce with coriander powder and cinnamon powder. It reportedly is fed to children to develop body strength. [citation needed] In Karnataka, C. magur is called murgodu (ಮುರ‍್ಗೋಡು). [3] In coastal Karnataka, it is called mugudu ಮುಗುಡು, In ... Magur Fish Health Benefits and Side Effects Magur Fish Health Benefits and Side Effects Introduction Magur (scientific name: Clarias batrachus) (English: walking catfish) is a freshwater fish of the genus Clarias in the family Clariidae. Magur is one of the most common fish that is native to Southeast Asia. Its local name is Majgur, Machkur or Magur. Internationally it is known as Walking Catfish. Physical characteristics Magur fish are usually up to 30 cm long. Its maximum length can be 47 ...