pauldavidmena
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Fish names in Mexico
I've noticed over the years that what I might call a Spanish Mackerel might be called something entirely different in Mexico. "Sierra"? "Dorado"? I'd
probably eat it regardless, but it might be nice to know the equivalent in English. I found this article, but was hoping for something more specific to Mexico. Does anyone know of a list of Mexican game fish names and their English
translations? Thanks in Advance.
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Yellowfin croaker : Boca dulce, Roncador
Yellowtail : Jurel
Dolfinfish/ Mahimahi : Dorado
Shark : Tiburon
Kelp Bass : Cabrilla
Roosterfish : Pez gallo
Halibut : Lenguado
Red snapper : Huachinango
Black snook : Robalo
Triggerfish : Cochi
Puffer : Boleta
After the first three, I dug out Tom Miller's great 1979 'Angler's Guide to Baja California' for some more names of popular species.
As noted below with a link, Gene Kira's MexFish.com is excellent, having fish ID photos, and it is great that the site is still online!
[Edited on 1-3-2019 by David K]
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pauldavidmena
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Thanks DavidK! I remembered "Dorado" from George Bergin's fishing exploits. He would also catch "Sierra". Are those a type of mackerel?
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https://www.mexfish.com/fish/srra/srra.htm
https://www.mexfish.com/fish/fish.htm
[Edited on 1-3-2019 by DaliDali]
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Thanks, DaliDali - this is exactly what I was looking for.
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Barrilito is skipjack I think
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Tom Miller has it as "Barrilete" (Black Skipjack. Euthynnus lineatus)
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Oh thats right, I always get that stuff just a little wrong.
Pastora - Pastura, bonito - bonita
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If the name is not known, it seems popular to simply call it a 'Pez blanco'!
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Really. Where
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.... any fish not in the book (fish can't read anywayz) = cabrilla 
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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Fishing out from L.A. Bay, off the top of my head... but it was sure a universal instead of "I don't know", reply... Maybe a few years ago now.
EDIT: Back in the day when sharks were not the desired fish to eat, they were called Whitefish at restaurants.
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Mexicans generally call anything that resembles a bass...Cabrilla
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