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Sargo of Beiço

Sargo of Beiço

Assado Frito Cozido

Carne branca Carne firme Pouca espinha

Baixo risco Extrativista

Abundant in the islands and coastal areas of Brazil, it feeds on sea urchins and crustaceans. It has low commercial value, is not commonly found in markets and fishmongers, but its meat is good and offers excellent value for money.
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General information

General characteristics

A scaly fish found along the entire Brazilian coast, from Rio Grande do Sul to Amapá, it can be easily found in coastal waters ranging from shallow depths to 30 meters, where rocks meet sand. It can also frequent the brackish waters of estuaries.

Location and habitat

Generics: Northeast Coast, Southeast Coast, and Golden Coast

Scientific and other names

Anisotremus surinamensis, porkfish, Atlantic porkfish, or black margate

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