A strange-shaped marine fish known locally as 'King Chanda' was caught in a fisherman's net in the Bay of Bengal near Kuakata, Patuakhali. On Monday (September 14), the fish was brought to the Mohipur fish market for sale, drawing crowds of local fishermen, traders, and curious onlookers.
Weighing three kilograms, the fish has a flat body and wide fins, making it look somewhat like a bat. It was later sold for a total of 2,250 taka at 750 taka per kg. Brought to 'Ripon Fish', the fish was subsequently bought by Kuakata's 'Al-Amin Fish Barbeque' for their fry shop.
According to experts, the scientific name of the fish is Platax teira, also known as longfin batfish. Patuakhali District Fisheries Officer Bizon Kumar Mondal stated that photographs and sample testing are needed to confirm the exact species of the fish caught off the coast of Kuakata.
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