Synonyms: Bola Pama: Hamilton, 1822. Sciaenoides Pama: Day, 1878; Day, 1889. Pama pama: Fowler, 1933; Talwar, 1991; Weber and de Beaufort, 1936. Common name: Jew fish, Croakers pama (English name). Bangla name: Koi-bhola, Poa, Pama. Taxonomic position: