Karnataka's Mugudu Catfish: From Delicacy to Ban

Imagine a fish called Mugudu, loved in Karnataka for its taste.

It can survive in mud!

However, it was banned because it eats other fish and might be bad for your health.

Despite the ban, it's still sold in local markets because people love it and enforcement is weak.

Fishermen catch it using nets because the fish is slippery.

It's a cultural favorite, prepared in curry or fried.

But scientists say it harms the environment and contains toxins, making it a controversial dish.