Salema
Salema
Assado na brasa Frito Empanado Sashimi
Carne branca Carne firme
Baixo risco Sustentável
It is a beautiful fish whose predominant color is yellow. It has longitudinal stripes alternating blue and yellow, as well as two well-defined black bars on its head. It lives in small schools and is quite abundant off the Brazilian coast. With white and very tasty meat, it is a fish always with affordable prices.
General information
General characteristics
Two interesting facts about this species: 1) it makes sounds by varying the volume of air in its swim bladder and by grinding its teeth; 2) juveniles feed on parasites of larger fish
Location and habitat
General: Brazilian Coast, Northeast Coast, Southeast Coast
Scientific and other names
Anisotremus virginicus, commonly known as porkfish
