Editing Ilish

'''Ilish''' (also known as '''Hilsa''', '''Hilsa herring''' or '''Hilsa shad''') is a species of fish in the herring family ([[Clupeidae]]), and it is popular food in the Indian subcontinent. The scientific name of this fish is ''Tenualosa ilisha'', and it is a member of the genus ''[[Tenualosa]]''. 

== Distribution and habitat ==
Ilish is a sea fish but it migrates to large rivers for spawning. The major habitats of Ilish are the [[Bay of Bengal]], the [[Arabian Sea]], and the [[Persian Gulf]]. In the Indian subcontinent, it is found in the [[Ganges]], [[Brahmaputra]], and [[Padma]] rivers.

== As food ==
Ilish is considered a delicacy in [[Bangladesh]] and the Indian states of [[West Bengal]], [[Tripura]], and [[Assam]]. The fish is typically cooked in mustard sauce, and it is also used in various traditional dishes like ''[[panta bhat]]'' (fermented rice), ''[[shorshe ilish]]'' (hilsa with mustard sauce), and ''[[ilish bhapa]]'' (steamed hilsa).

== Economic importance ==
Ilish has significant economic importance in Bangladesh and India. It contributes to a large portion of the countries' fish production and plays a crucial role in the economy. The fish is also exported to countries like the [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]], and [[Middle East]] countries.

== Conservation ==
Due to overfishing, the population of Ilish is declining. Several conservation measures have been taken to protect this species. In Bangladesh, a ban on catching Ilish is imposed during its breeding season.

== See also ==
* [[List of fish in Bangladesh]]
* [[List of fish in India]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Fish of Asia]]
[[Category:Fish of the Indian Ocean]]
[[Category:Fish of the Arabian Sea]]
[[Category:Fish of the Bay of Bengal]]
[[Category:Clupeidae]]
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