Pacific Finescale
Diet of Shellfish makes the Triggerfish one of the world's sweetest-tasting fish.
Firm, White, Flakey, Sweet
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Pacific Triggerfish, Cochito Bota
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Species Name
Triggerfish
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Latin Name
Balistes polylepis
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Origin
Sea of Cortez
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
Southern California & Mexico
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Producer
Baja Peninsula Fleet
Range & Habitat
Baja Peninsula Fleet
From small fishing villages along the northern part of the Baja Peninsula, Day Boat Fishermen set out in small Wooden Pangas for a day of hand lining and scallop diving. The honor of tradition and familial unity are drivers in this amazing Day Boat program.
Fishermen - The Quintero Family, Ortega Cruz, Elmar King, Paisa Ocegueda
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