Cilus gilberti, the corvina or corvina drum, is a saltwaterfish of the family Sciaenidae (commonly called croakers or drums). It is the only species in the genus Cilus. It inhabits mostly tropical to temperatecoastal waters of the southeastern Pacific along Central and South America. The corvina is highly prized in South America as a food fish.[1]
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.[3] It has a large mouth and a dorsal fin that is deeply notched between spiny and soft parts. It reaches 40 cm (16 in) or more.[3]
Range and habitat
The corvina is found along the South American Pacific coastline from Chile to Panama,[4] and also in the Galapagos.[3] It inhabits soft bottoms at a depth of 5 to 50 m (16 to 164 ft).[citation needed]
Culinary uses
The corvina has a white and flaky texture and a mild, sweet taste. Cooking methods include grilled, baked, fried, and sashimi. It is a popular choice in ceviche.[5][6]
^Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (22 September 2018). "Series EUPERCARIA (Incertae sedis): Families CALLANTHIIDAE, CENTROGENYIDAE, DINOLESTIDAE, DINOPERCIDAE, EMMELICHTHYIDAE, MALACANTHIDAE, MONODACTYLIDAE, MORONIDAE, PARASCORPIDIDAE, SCIAENIDAE and SILLAGINIDAE". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
^ abcJack Stein Grove; Robert J. Lavenberg (1997). The Fishes of the Galapagos Islands. Stanford University Press. pp. 423–. ISBN978-0-8047-2289-6.
^Edmundo Murray (2015). A Symphony of Flavors: Food and Music in Concert. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. pp. 176–. ISBN978-1-4438-8130-2.
^Lonely Planet Food (1 August 2012). The World's Best Street Food: Where to Find it & How to Make it. Lonely Planet. pp. 41–. ISBN978-1-74321-664-4.
^Douglas Rodriguez (3 July 2012). The Great Ceviche Book, revised. Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony. pp. 20–. ISBN978-1-60774-455-9.
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