English Name - Little Tunny
Scientific Name - Euthynnus alletteratus
Characteristics - Smaller in size, with dark stripes, commonly found in warm seas.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling and canning, with firm meat.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Spring (April - June), Autumn (September - November).
English Name - Bluefin Tuna
Scientific Name - Thunnus thynnus
Characteristics - Large in size, with firm muscles and extremely fast swimming speed.
Edible Value - Suitable for sashimi, sushi or grilling. It tastes excellent and is a high - grade ingredient.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - From late spring to autumn (May - October).
English Name - Albacore Tuna
Scientific Name - Thunnus alalunga
Characteristics - Medium - sized, with long fins and a silvery - white color.
Edible Value - Mainly used for canning, and can also be used as sashimi. It has a light taste.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Summer (June - September).
English Name - Imperial Needlefish
Scientific Name - Tylosurus crocodilus
Characteristics - Elongated body, with a sword - shaped mouth.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling or frying, but the meat is rather dry.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Throughout the year, but more in summer (June - September).
English Name - Amberjack
Scientific Name - Seriola dumerili
Characteristics - Large in size, with a silvery - gray side body.
Edible Value - Can be used for sashimi, sashimi slices, and grilled fish. The meat is delicate.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Throughout the year, but most in spring and summer (April - August).
English Name - Mahi - Mahi
Scientific Name - Coryphaena hippurus
Characteristics - Brightly colored, golden - green, with a blunt head.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling, frying or making sushi. The meat is tender.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Autumn (September - November).
English Name - Spit Fish / European Barracuda
Scientific Name - Sphyraena sphyraena
Characteristics - Elongated body, with sharp teeth.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling or stewing, but the meat is rather fishy.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Throughout the year, most in summer and autumn (June - October).
English Name - Bluefish
Scientific Name - Pomatomus saltatrix
Characteristics - Short and stout body, large mouth with sharp teeth.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling, frying or braising.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Spring and Summer (April - August).
English Name - Spanish Mackerel
Scientific Name - Scomber colias
Characteristics - Silvery - white body with dark stripes.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling, smoking or canning.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Spring and Autumn (April - June, September - November).
English Name - Atlantic Mackerel
Scientific Name - Scomber scombrus
Characteristics - Smaller in size, with firm meat.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling, frying or pickling.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Spring and Autumn (March - May, September - November).
English Name - Sardine
Scientific Name - Sardina pilchardus
Characteristics - Smaller in size, silvery - white, with large scales.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling, frying, pickling or canning. It tastes delicious and is rich in oil.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - From late spring to autumn (May - October).
English Name - Round Sardinella
Scientific Name - Sardinella aurita
Characteristics - Small in size, silver - blue in color, with delicate meat.
Edible Value - Mainly used for frying or pickling.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Summer and Autumn (June - October).
English Name - Iberian Sardine
Scientific Name - Sardina pilchardus iberica
Characteristics - Resembles common sardines and is distributed along the Iberian Peninsula coast.
Edible Value - Suitable for grilling and canning, with a rich flavor.
Fishing Season in Barcelona - Spring and Summer (April - August).
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