Pearl Spot

Known locally as “Karimeen” — a delicacy with crispy skin and juicy flesh.

Pinjalo Snapper

A high-quality snapper variety with a pinkish hue, known for its moist and flavorful meat.

Pony Fish

Flat, silvery fish with soft texture — often deep-fried or used in traditional dishes.

Prawns

Juicy and versatile — perfect for grilling, stir-frying, or curries.

Rainbow Snapper

Brightly colored snapper with a delicate taste and flaky white meat, great for grilling or steaming.

Red Snapper

A popular, firm-textured fish known for its mildly sweet flavor and striking red skin.

Sardine (Sri Lankan)

Rich in omega-3 and full of flavor — best enjoyed grilled or curried

Skipjack Tuna

Smaller tuna species, widely used in canned products and cooked dishes.

Spotted Sardinella

Delicate and mildly sweet — popular in coastal recipes and light frying.

Squid

Tender and mildly sweet — commonly used in fried rings, grills, or seafood mixes.

Stringray Fish

Flat-bodied fish with chewy meat — typically grilled or curried in coastal cuisines.

Thalapath (Sailfish)

Large game fish with dense, steak-like meat — great for barbecuing or curries.