A name in Bermeo for the blue whiting. This fish can develop a sour taste so it is less frequently eaten and is usually used for fish meal.
Leafscale gulper shark. A species of shark which is widely distributed. Its meat is eaten, either dried or fresh, and it is also used for fishmeal.
Small red mullet. A high quality fish of a different family from the other (grey) mullets, and which has a far better flavour and lean, firm flesh. Its liver is highly prized. Do not confuse it with gurnard, which has a slightly paler colour. This fish may vary from pinkish-reddish crimson to rosy pink in colour, with a paler underbelly and two long barbels on the chin. This variety is not quite so prized as Mullus surmuletus, which is slightly bigger and has yellowish stripes on its sides.
A name in Bermeo for the forkbeard, a greyish fish with reddish fins from Spanish waters. It is usually fried, but this must be done quickly as it does not keep well.
A name in Bermeo for the forkbeard, a greyish or brownish fish with reddish fins from Spanish waters. It is usually fried, but this must be done quickly as it does not keep well.
