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| familia = [[Sciaenidae]] |
| familia = [[Sciaenidae]] |
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| genus = '''''Cilus''''' |
| genus = '''''Cilus''''' |
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| genus_authority = [[Federico T. Delfin|Delfin]], 1900 |
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| species = '''''C. gilberti''''' |
| species = '''''C. gilberti''''' |
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| binomial = ''Cilus gilberti'' |
| binomial = ''Cilus gilberti'' |
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C. gilberti
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Cilus gilberti (C. C. Abbott, 1899) |
The corvina, also known as the corvina drum (Cilus gilberti), is a saltwater fish of the Sciaenidae family (commonly called croakers or drums). It inhabits mostly tropicaltotemperate coastal waters of the southeastern Pacific along Central and South America.[citation needed] The corvina is highly prized in South America as a food fish.[1]
The corvina is similar in appearance to its relatives the weakfish and spotted seatrout. Its body is blue-grey on top, silvery overall with small scales, and is elongated and somewhat compressed in shape. It has a large mouth and a dorsal fin that is deeply notched between spiny and soft parts. It reaches 75 cm (30 in) in length.[citation needed]
The corvina is found along the South American Pacific coastline from ChiletoPanama, and also in the Galapagos. It inhabits soft bottoms at a depth of 5 to 50 m (16 to 164 ft).[citation needed]
The corvine has a texture that is white and flakey. It has a mild sweet taste. Cooking methods include grilled, baked, fried, sushi, and is a popular choice in ceviche.
It is often used in a seafood chowder called『chupe a la limeña』(Chupe in the style of Lima, Peru). The Chupe ingredients include fish, shrimp, potatoes, tomatoes, cheese, and eggs.