Is There a "Banga Mary" Fish?

There is no officially recognized fish known as a "banga Mary fish." The term is likely a misunderstanding or mispronunciation.

You might be thinking of:

Banga Soup: A popular Nigerian dish made with palm oil, fish, and other ingredients. It is a meal, not a specific species of fish.

Mary Fish: This could be a regional or local name for a fish in a particular area. More context, such as where you heard the term, would help identify it.

To narrow things down, consider:

  • Where did you encounter the phrase "banga Mary fish"?
  • What type of fish did you expect it to be?
  • Do you remember any other details about its appearance or habitat?

With additional information, it may be possible to identify the fish you have in mind.