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Armored catfish

Armored catfish

Assado Frito Empanado Filé

Carne escura Carne firme Sem espinha

Baixo risco Extrativista

Despite its dark flesh, it is very tasty. As the name suggests, it has a thick, hard shell. It is very difficult to clean. Buy it whole if you are skilled at cleaning. It usually has an affordable price and is highly valued in riverside cuisine.
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General information

General characteristics

A bottom-dwelling fish that always lives among rocks and feeds on periphyton, a type of phytoplankton that adheres to submerged structures. Quite abundant in rivers with rapids and rocky bottoms. There are several species, and some are not as tasty.

Location and habitat

Generic: Pantanal, Amazon, South/Southeast

Scientific name and other names

Hypostomus affinis; Acari, Cari, Boi-de-Guará, and Uacari.

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