🐾 Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) – The Wetland Phantom of the Sundarbans The Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is one of the most elusive and fascinating wild cats of South and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its love of water and extraordinary hunting skills, it is also the State Animal of West Bengal. The Sundarbans, the world’s […]
🐯 Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) – The Striped Monarch of the Sundarbans The Royal Bengal Tiger, scientifically known as Panthera tigris tigris, is the most iconic apex predator of the Indian subcontinent and the undisputed king of the Sundarbans mangrove forest. Revered in mythology, folklore, and conservation science, this majestic big cat symbolizes […]
🐟🌿 Mudskipper (Periophthalmus spp.) – The Amphibious Acrobat of the Sundarbans The Mudskipper, belonging to the genus Periophthalmus, is one of nature’s most astonishing evolutionary marvels. These fish don’t just live in water — they climb, walk, leap, and breathe on land, earning them the title of “amphibious fish.” Found abundantly across mangrove ecosystems, the […]
🐠 Mangrove Goby (Mugilogobius tigrinus) – The Tiny Sentinel of the Sundarbans The Mangrove Goby (Mugilogobius tigrinus) is a small, cryptic fish that thrives in the intertidal mangrove swamps and brackish waters of Southeast Asia. Though small in size, this species plays an important role in the ecological balance of the Sundarban estuarine systems, serving […]
🐟 Bhetki (Lates calcarifer) – The Royal Catch of the Sundarbans Bhetki, also known as Barramundi in Australia and globally, is a highly prized fish species both for its gastronomic appeal and ecological adaptability. Scientifically classified as Lates calcarifer, this carnivorous fish is known for its firm, flaky flesh, high protein value, and ability […]
🐟 Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) – The Silver Jewel of the Sundarbans The Hilsa, scientifically known as Tenualosa ilisha, is not just a fish — it’s a cultural icon, a culinary delicacy, and an ecological indicator species of estuarine and riverine ecosystems. Known for its distinct flavor and shimmering silver scales, the Hilsa holds deep cultural […]
🌊 Mottled Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) – The Spotted Glider of Tropical Waters The Mottled Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) is an elegant and rarely observed species of eagle ray found in tropical Indo-West Pacific waters. Its beauty lies in its distinct spotted body, graceful wing-like fins, and its role as a key predator in coastal […]
🦈 Ganges Shark (Glyphis gangeticus) – The Mysterious River Predator of the Sundarbans The Ganges Shark (Glyphis gangeticus) is one of the rarest and most cryptic freshwater sharks in the world. Often confused with the more common Bull Shark, the Ganges Shark is endemic to India and is critically endangered due to habitat degradation and […]
🦈 Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) – The Estuarine Predator of the Sundarbans The Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is one of the few shark species known to inhabit both saltwater and freshwater ecosystems. This apex predator is notorious for its adaptability, aggression, and ability to travel up rivers and into estuarine zones, including India’s Sundarbans. Below […]
🐋 Giant Catfish (Pangasius pangasius) – The River Titan of the Sundarbans The Giant Catfish (Pangasius pangasius), also known as the Pangas Catfish, is one of the largest freshwater fish native to the river systems of the Indian subcontinent. Known for its commercial and ecological importance, this species plays a vital role in both riverine […]