Cilus gilberti

Cilus gilberti
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Cilus
Delfin, 1900
Species: C. gilberti
Binomial name
Cilus gilberti
(C. C. Abbott, 1899)
Fried Corvina served with patacones

The corvina, also known as the corvina drum (Cilus gilberti), is a saltwater fish of the Sciaenidae family (commonly called croakers or drums). It inhabits mostly tropical to temperate coastal waters of the southeastern Pacific along Central and South America. The corvina is highly prized in South America as a food fish.[1]

Description

The corvina is similar in appearance to its relatives the weakfish and spotted seatrout. Its body is blue-grey on top, silvery overall with small scales, and is elongated and somewhat compressed in shape. It has a large mouth and a dorsal fin that is deeply notched between spiny and soft parts. It reaches 75 cm (30 in) in length.

Range and habitat

The corvina is found along the South American Pacific coastline from Chile to Panama, and also in the Galapagos. It inhabits soft bottoms at a depth of 5 to 50 m (16 to 164 ft).

Culinary Uses

The corvine has a texture that is white and flakey. It has a mild sweet taste. Cooking methods include grilled, baked, fried, sushi, and is a popular choice in ceviche.

It is often used in a seafood chowder called "chupe a la limeña" (Chupe in the style of Lima, Peru). The Chupe ingredients include fish, shrimp, potatoes, tomatoes, cheese, and eggs.

References

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