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The Firefin Catfish is a large flathead catfish loved by anglers for both | The Firefin Catfish is a large flathead catfish loved by anglers for both their flavour and their fiery fighting spirit. This lends the fish its name, in addition to the orange and yellow fringes along their fins which develop when they're ready to mate. Grilled Firefin with Zimmer Sauce is a famous Eastern Zaitopian dish. This has led to overfishing in some areas, though the overall population remains stable. Cultured firefin flesh is grown and sold canned to meet the demand, though connoisseurs insist the taste doesn't quite live up to true, wild firefin. | ||
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[[Category:Cuisine]] | [[Category:Cuisine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:36, 19 January 2023
| Firefin Catfish | |
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| Binomal name | Pylodictis pyropteryx |
| Trophic Level | 3 |
| Size | 1.52m long (5') |
| Weight | 35.4kg (78lbs) |
| Diet | Carnivorous |
| Biome | Lakes, rivers, wetlands |
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The Firefin Catfish is a large flathead catfish loved by anglers for both their flavour and their fiery fighting spirit. This lends the fish its name, in addition to the orange and yellow fringes along their fins which develop when they're ready to mate. Grilled Firefin with Zimmer Sauce is a famous Eastern Zaitopian dish. This has led to overfishing in some areas, though the overall population remains stable. Cultured firefin flesh is grown and sold canned to meet the demand, though connoisseurs insist the taste doesn't quite live up to true, wild firefin.