Question

What do you mean by exotic fishes? Name three important exotic fishes that are being cultured in India.

Answer 1

Exotic fishes:

1. A wide range of fish species have been imported from other countries and grown in Indian freshwater.
2. These fish are referred to as exotic since they are not native (local) to our country.

Examples of exotic fishes that are being cultured in India:

1. Silver carp (Native to China)
2. Grass carp (Native to China)
3. Common carp (Native to Central Eurasia)