Red Snapper which is popular by the name Sankara in Tamil. It is very popular due to its firm meat and attractive colour. ankara meen is more ideal for frying purposes than curry. It is covered by homemade spicy masalas and shallow fried in oil, which is very delicious. Due to its zero trans-fat, Sankara meen is a valuable fish for health-conscious people. This fish is low-calorie and contains only 5% of fat. Sankara Fish is not safe for pregnant ladies due to its high mercury level.