Lagocephalus inermis catch at Kollam - a new source of income to fishermen

The pufferfish, Lagocephalus inermis, which was considered as a menace by the fishermen has now become a source of income for them. The fish cut through the gears during hauling and consume the catch, especially cephalopods. However, of late this fish is found edible by certain people and hence it is caught and brought by the trawlers operating off Neendakara and Sakthikulangara