Question

Which one is not a marine fish?

• A. Sardine
• B. Mackerel
• C. Pomfret
• D. Rohu

Answer 1

The correct option is D Rohu

Pomfret
Pomfrets or Stromateus argenteus are marine edible fishes belonging to the family Bramidae. These fishes are large in size. It was introduced in India by foreigners.

Sardine
Sardinella longiceps or sardine are small, oily forage marine fish in the herring family Clupeidae. It is one of the two most important commercial fishes in India along with mackerel.

Rohu
Rohu or Labeo rohita is a freshwater fish found in lakes, ponds and rivers of South Asia. Adult fishes are generally herbivores that feed on phytoplanktons and submerged plants.



Mackerel
Indian mackerel or Rastrelliger kanagurta is one of the two most important marine commercial fishes in India along with sardines. Mackerels have a dorsal side that is bluish-green and a bottom side that is silver.

Final answer
c. Rohu.