Bombay-duck Harpodon nehereus, found in the mid-water column, distributed in the Indo West Pacific, is a white, soft and delicate fish, predatory in habit; it contributes to a major fishery along the Maharashtra and Gujarat coasts and occurs sporadically along the east coast. It is captured using a characteristic bag-net known as ‘dol’ that is operated against tidal currents. It is a popular food-fish along the north-west coast of India; it is marketed fresh, dried or salted.
