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Blue Tang

Blue Tang

Assado na brasa Frito Empanado Filé

Carne branca Carne firme Sem espinha

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A painting of a fish! With white meat and a thick fillet, it is considered a delicacy. Precisely because of this, this species is overfished. Therefore, we do not recommend its purchase and consumption.
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General information

General characteristics

It is a hermaphroditic fish that takes a long time to grow and reproduce. It has teeth suitable for scraping corals. There is no commercial fishing for this species; its capture is occasional. Therefore, it is very difficult to find in fish markets.

Location and habitat

General: Brazilian Coast, Northeast Coast, Southeast Coast

Scientific name and other names

Scarus coeruleus; blue parrotfish or bluehead parrotfish