Magur Fish Health Benefits and Side Effects Magur Fish Health Benefits and Side Effects Introduction Magur (scientific name: Clarias batrachus) (English: walking catfish) is a freshwater fish of the genus Clarias in the family Clariidae. Magur is one of the most common fish that is native to Southeast Asia. Its local name is Majgur, Machkur or Magur. Internationally it is known as Walking Catfish. Physical characteristics Magur fish are usually up to 30 cm long. Its maximum length can be 47 ... Despite a government ban since 2000, Thai Mangur fish , a hybrid catfish, continues to be illegally farmed and sold in India, posing significant health Why is Thai Mangur Still Grown Illegally? So far, the Uttarakhand State Government has arrested numerous fish farmers till September 2020 for unlawfully farming Thai Magur. The Maharashtra State Government has destroyed more than 32 tonnes of Thai Magur. Despite many restrictions and bans, the species is being produced illegally and sold widely. Also, the fish in certain states of India such as Maharashtra is being cultivated in unhygienic conditions posing health risks to the consumers. Thus, the National Green Tribunal banned the cultivation of Thai Mangur as it began to pose threats to the people and environment. Why is Thai Mangur cultivated illegally?
