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Painted

Painted

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A freshwater culinary classic. Sometimes it goes by the name Surubim. It has white flesh, a mild flavor, and a thick fillet. It lends itself well to various cooking methods: baked, cooked in sauce, fried, and even spit-roasted.
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General Information

General characteristics

Large, high-value fish. Only buy or accept it prepared if it still has the skin, as it could be another, less noble species being sold as pintado.

Location and habitat

Opening Credits: Pantanal

Scientific and other names

Pseudoplatystoma corruscans; Spotted sorubim

Other white fish

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