Tautog
Creamy, Delicate, Complex, Earthy
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Blackfish, Oyster Eater, Taug
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Species Name
Wrasse
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Latin Name
Tautoga onitis
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Origin
Cape Cod to Rhode Island
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
North Atlantic & New England
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
SFS Partnership
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