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Square Bass

Square Bass

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White meat, boneless, and very tasty. When fresh, it has a very characteristic and strong marine fish smell. But after it's prepared, it becomes super mild and delicate. A species of high commercial value. Among the types of groupers (there are 6 species in Brazil), this is a "heavyweight" that can reach up to 90 kg.
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General information

General characteristics

A typical fish of rocky shores and coral reefs, found up to 200 meters deep. Adults can be found in even deeper regions. Juveniles, on the other hand, appear in shallow waters (including mangrove roots and brackish lagoons). It is a species that has a minimum size for capture and a closed season for reproduction. From August 1st to September 30th, capture is prohibited, and the minimum size is 60 cm.

Location and habitat

Generics: Brazilian Coast

Scientific and other names

Mycteroperca bonaci, black grouper, sirigado, serigado, mero-badejo, garoupa-piragia, badejo-ferro, serigado-preto, badejo-do-alto, badejo-padre and saltão.

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