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Kimpatsu_Hekigan
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[*] posted on 2-27-2006 at 09:46 PM
Callo de acha ("giant sea scallops")?


Does anyone know the scientific name for callo de acha, the large sea scallops harvested in the Sea of Cortez?

Also, what might a type of fish (sold in fillet cuts) called pechuga de angel (lit., "breast of angel") be in English?

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[*] posted on 2-27-2006 at 10:04 PM


not sure about my source but I've been told that the pechuga de angel is actually shark, and the callo, no se, pero es buena comida
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[*] posted on 2-28-2006 at 07:00 AM


Try a search for callo de hacha, hatchet clam
But I believe the name is Pelacepoda

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[*] posted on 2-28-2006 at 07:14 AM


Our bay was once filled with sweet bay scallops and callo de hacha..hatchets...but no more. The bay scallops are gone and the hatchets have been severely overharvested ....surprisingly, even more so when prices are down. Incredible waste and poor judgement abounds in Baja. It is embarrassing to say the least. Now they have to really work for the last remnants.

I know you must mean a different fish fillet, but the 'anglefish' we have locally are 'currently' considered inedible...but time and the quest for the last fish will tell. Sorry about the negitivity, but sadly it is the truth.




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[*] posted on 2-28-2006 at 07:36 AM
Angel


Angel shark. Looks a lot like shovel nose shark or guitar fish but has teeth. Harvested throughout most of Baja's waters.
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