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Valuga,Boal and Ribbon fish.
This fish is called “Valaga” in Telugu, Boal in Bengali, Ribbon fish in English, and It is a freshwater fish. It is also called wallago Attu, Catfish in English. This fish is a catfish belonging to the siluridae family. Usually, it is called “helicopter catfish” and “wallago catfish.” Now let’s know about Valuga fish, Ribbon fish, Boal fish and images.
Presence of Boal fish ( valuga fish)
This valaga (In Telugu) fish is mostly found in the temperate zone and tropics freshwater and was first found in the large rivers and lakes of South and Southeast Asia. Inhabits deep water flowing ponds and rivers.
This Boal (Boal fish in Bengali) is one of the fish used as food in Southeast Asia since ancient times. This Boal fish can grow up to one meter in length. But another argument is that these fish can be up to 1.8 meters long and weigh more than 45 kg. But biologists say that it cannot grow taller than 1 meter.
In most places, the catfish species “Valagonia” and “Liri” look similar to the catfish. But in Indonesia and Malaysia, these two species are known as Ikhan and Tapah. But in English, these two kinds of fish are also called “helicopter catfish.”
This Ribbon ( In English) fish are mainly found in India and all its major rivers. We can find the presence of this Boal fish in Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran, Afghanistan, and Myanmar up to the Irrawaddy River. This fish mostly feeds on small fishes. Let’s know what this valuga fish is called in different languages.
Names of this fish in other languages ( Boal fish)
Assamese = Barali
Bengali = Boal
Bhoj Puri = Barari
Burmese = Nga Pat
Hindi = Barwari
Kannada = Balai
Khasi = Parhin
Maithili = Barari
Malayalam = Attoo Wala
Manipuri = Sareng
Marathi = Baloo
Nepali = Bohari
Odia – Boallee (baliaa)
Punjabi – Mully
Sinhala – Walaya Sylheti – Gual Tamil – Valai
Telegu – Valaga
Sindhi – Jarko [12]
Characteristics of this fish ( Boal fish)
Boal fish is commonly known as catfish or lachi
The color of Boal fish varies, and The fish is grayish brown with a purple head and white around the belly.
The body of this fish is divided into the head, tank, and tail. This fish’s head is large, its trunk is small, and It has nostrils in the head.
Boal fish (valuga fish) is a good value food. The meat is very tasty. The prices of this fish are also available to the common man.
The spawning season of the Ribbon fish is the rainy season, spawning from July to August.
This fish, also known as the freshwater shark, feeds on almost 90% of other animals. It hunts and eats fish at night.
Nutrients in Boal fish
Calories = 105
Fat = 2.9 grams
Protein = 18 grams
Sodium = 50 mg
Vitamin B12 = 121% of the Daily Value (DV)
Selenium = In DV 26%
Phosphorus =In DV 24%
And Thiamin =In DV 15%
Potassium =In DV 19%
Cholesterol = In DV 19%
Omega-3 fatty acids = 237 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids = 337 mg
valuga fish images (Boal fish)
Like other fish, Ribbon fish contains protein, healthy vitamins, and minerals and are low in calories and sodium.
A major source of proteins
The proteins present in this fish ( valuga fish) help build and repair tissues and muscles. And also act as building blocks for many hormones, enzymes, and other functions. If we take 100 grams of Boal fish, we get 32 to 39 percent of our daily protein. It can be said that this Boal fish is beneficial for those who want to lose weight due to its low calorie and high protein content.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that everyone eat up to 8 ounces of either marine or freshwater fish per week.
Omega 3 fatty acids
Like all fish, valuga fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids, and They remove the bad cholesterol accumulated in the blood and smooth blood circulation. Not only that, they improve brain function, prevent forgetfulness and enhance memory.
A major source of vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is essential for producing red blood cells for the healthy functioning of the nervous system in our body. If we are deficient in this vitamin, problems like muscle weakness, lethargy, tremors, and forgetfulness come. A deficiency of this vitamin can lead to anemia, and If we eat this fish, we can get this vitamin in abundance. Ask your doctor about foods that are rich in this vitamin B12.
Like all fish, Ribbons (in English) fish also provide us with health benefits. I hope you can also read about other fish articles in our blog and know their health benefits.
Disadvantages (Ribbon fish)
These Boal fish mostly live in rivers and canals so that they can feed on industrial effluents, mercury, etc. When cooking any fish, it is better to cook it on high heat, and not only this, but all types of fish should be cooked in very hot water. Therefore, the mercury present in these fish is likely to break down. Medical Experts have found that up to 70 percent of mercury enters the human body through fish, more than any other food. This mercury damages the nervous system and brain function also.(valuga fish images)