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The Secret of the Dark Green Muraal Fish with Snake-like Body and Crocodile Teeth
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News18•13-10-2026, 14:52
The Secret of the Dark Green Muraal Fish with Snake-like Body and Crocodile Teeth
- •The Muraal fish features a long, slender body resembling a wolf herring with a dark green back and pale white belly.
- •Known as the needlefish in English, it possesses sharp teeth and even its bones are green in color.
- •There are numerous varieties of Muraal fish found mostly in tropical waters like the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.
- •They remain deep in the sea during the day and come out to hunt for food only during the night, getting caught in nets.
- •Priced moderately between Rs. 150 and Rs. 200, it is delicious and packed with numerous medicinal properties.
Key Questions Answered
The Muraal fish, known as the needlefish in English, features a long, slender body with a dark green back and a pale white belly. It has a smooth skin with very thin scales, an elongated knife-like mouth with sharp teeth, and even green bones.
Muraal fish stay deep at the bottom of the sea during bright daylight and rough weather, roaming outside for food only during the night when they get caught in nets. When encountering predators or fishermen, they defend themselves by swimming rapidly and attacking with their sharp teeth.
The price of Muraal fish is moderate, typically ranging from Rs. 150 to Rs. 200. Because of its great taste and medicinal properties, people consume it prepared as a curry, fry, or stir-fry.
