The Puti Fish belongs to the genus *Puntius*, with *Puntius sophore* being a common species. Puti Fish usually measures around 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) in length and weighs a few grams to around 20 grams. Native to South Asia, including Bangladesh, Puti Fish is used in traditional Bengali dishes and is found in freshwater bodies in regions like Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Tangail. It is locally known as **Puti Mach**.