Characteristics of Brown meagre
Brown meagre, whose scientific name is Sciaena umbra. The back of the sea bass is more humped than that of the Brown meagre. The fish has an eggplant purple and dark brown body and has yellow or metallic sheen. The anal, abdominal and pectoral fin spines are white, and the lower edge of the caudal fin is black. The average length of the finfish is 30 - 35 centimeters and its weight is 600 - 800 grams. It is a plump and satisfying fish that can reach a maximum length of 80 centimeters and a weight of up to 9 kilograms. It has white and very delicious meat and has high economic value. It feeds on shellfish, rock fish, molluscs and arthropods. Breeding period is between March and August.
It is popularly known as the stone fish because of the 1-2 cm diameter stone coming out of its head. It is believed that dissolving stones in lemon water and drinking them causes kidney stones to pass, but there is no scientific basis.
Since the industrial hunting of the bridle, which tastes like sea bass, is not possible, it is sold in restaurants. It comes after seabass. Brown meagre, which can be caught throughout the year, is available in Turkey. hunting is restricted by law. This ban has been lifted since 2007 with the circular number 31/2 published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Within the current "Communiqué No. 1 and 2 Regulating Amateur Sportive Aquaculture Hunting", Brown meagreis listed in the "other species" category and the catch limit is determined as 5 kg. In the information published in the Official Gazette on August 15, the limit of numbers to be hunted at a time was stated as 3.
Where Do Brown meagre Live?
It likes to live in stony, rocky, mossy, muddy, sandy and coral areas up to 100 - 150 meters in warm and temperate seas. It is a native fish species found in all our seas. He owns the area he lives in and never leaves it throughout his life.
What are the benefits of Brown meagre?
Brown meagre fish protein and omega 3 and is especially useful for children in their developmental age. It is known that it is good for anemia with the iron it contains.
Brown meagre contains minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iodine, iron and selenium and vitamins A, D, E, B12, B2 and B3. Thanks to these vitamins and minerals, it supports the immune system and increases body resistance against diseases. Due to its high protein content, it ensures the renewal of cells and tissues, beautifies the skin, and meets the energy the body needs.
Brown meagre fish is an edible fish that tastes similar to sea bass, has plenty of meat, and is delicious. It is one of the rare fish that is suitable for all kinds of cooking techniques. It can be stewed, grilled, steamed, stewed and pan-fried. It is also suitable for all types of oven cooking. Thanks to its white and firm meat, fish soup
How to Hunt a Brown Meagre?
Dalyan is the most effective for Brown meagre, which can be caught with a fishing rod, net and harpoon. Its number decreases significantly in regions where fishing is carried out with driftwood. It can be caught within a quota, but is still commercially valuable and readily available from fishermen. In the fishing market, it has names such as rock perch, stone perch, stone fish.
It is the most beautiful fish of our seas, hunting in the evening hours starting from the beginning of May, not migrating, settling as the weather gets warmer, and retreating to the rocks in deep waters in cold weather. It is difficult to hunt but extremely enjoyable. Since it lives in rocky areas, it is hunted with float gear. It is better to hunt it after October, as its flavor increases as it gets fatter towards the winter. Hunting lasts from dusk until the first light of the morning. For hunting, it is sufficient to have a set with a light, 20-30 grams of pull, and a float. Pipe worms and the goat, a shrimp-like creature, can be used as bait. The bait used must be alive; if it is dead, the chance of catching it decreases. Placing a lot of bait will not affect your chances, because the muskie is a cunning fish.
Brown meagre live in flocks, females dominate the flock. During breeding periods, they gather in large flocks and lay their eggs on sandy ground. Brown meagre eggs whet the appetite of many fish and attract other fish like a magnet.
