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Demersal fishMGRFAO 34.1.3

Meagre

Argyrosomus regius · Common meagre

Whole gutted meagre or fillets, 2 to 25 kg per piece.

Storage
-18 °C
Shelf life
18 months
Glazing
5 %
Minimum order
2,000 kg
Meagre

Specifications

Scientific name
Argyrosomus regius
FAO code
MGR
Catch area
FAO 34.1.3
Fishing gear
HandlineGillnetArtisanal canoe
Presentations
GuttedGutted, head offFilletLoinSteak
Treatments
Land frozenFresh, on ice
Size grades
2–5 kg5–10 kg10–15 kg15 kg +
Packaging
Interleaved carton 20 kg · Interleaved, 20 kgBulk 25 kg · Bulk, iced
Incoterms
FOBCFRCIFDAP

Meagre

Meagre is the prime species of the Mauritanian coast. Taken by handline and gillnet by the artisanal fleet, it ships whole gutted for retail or as skin-on fillets for foodservice. White, firm flesh with low cooking loss.