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Pargo

Pargo is a long thin mullet snapper that often results in large schools and can sometimes be seen boiling in the bait to the surface. Often easily attack baits and poppers cast nearby. They are strong energetic fighters. Pargo is best targeted when lots of small baitfish are around. They are often caught on the surface, especially near piers and wharves while popper fishing for mackerel. Once hooked they will put up a strong fight with some spectacular aerial displays. It is common to catch them in large schools, unlike snappers that are often solitary. The best baits are fresh pilchards, mullet fillets, and strips of fish flesh. They can be caught with lures but best to use well-weighted, undressed lures. Pargo is an excellent eating snapper that has firm white meat similar to other snappers. The Queensland record is 16 kg (35 lbs). The usual size of this snapper is between 1 kilo - 10kg. Pargo can be identified by its long slender body with a green/blue sheen on the upper side along with 3 to 5 prominent bluish-white bars. There is a small dark spot near the posterior. The head is blue with a dusky bar behind the eye. Its dorsal and anal fins have a yellowish hue. Pargo belongs to the Lutjanidae family of snappers that have 5-6 dorsal spines, 12 - 15 dorsal soft rays, 1 anal spine, and 12 - 15 anal soft rays. Pargo has a patched pattern on their sides and upper back that change color when they are hunting or frightened. Pargo is an excellent eating snapper with firm, white meat similar to other snappers. The Queensland record is 16kg (35 lbs). The usual size of this snapper is between 1 kilo - 10kg. Pargo is best targeted when lots of small baitfish are around. They are often caught on the surface, especially near piers and wharves while popper fishing for mackerel. Once hooked they will put up a strong fight with some spectacular aerial displays. It is common to catch them in large schools, unlike snappers that are often solitary. The best baits are fresh pilchards, mullet fillets, and strips of fish flesh. They can be caught with lures but best to use well-weighted, undressed lures. The fish lives in shallow reef flats with seagrass, usually around the entrance to a bay, tidal flats in river inlets, and estuaries often can be found along seawalls or with groupers on the offshore reef. They are often found in estuaries, bays, and harbors in shallow waters.

Global pargo production

Pargo fish are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. The majority of global pargo production comes from wild-caught stocks, with aquaculture playing a relatively small role. Most pargo fisheries are small-scale and targeted towards local markets. However, there is a growing international trade in pargo, with fish being exported to markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Mexico is the largest exporter of pargo, followed by Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. Pargo is typically found in coastal waters, around reefs, and in mangrove forests. They are bottom-dwellers and feed on a variety of small invertebrates. Pargo can reach up to 1 meter in length and 5 kg in weight. Pargo is popular as a food fish due to its firm flesh and mild flavor. It is commonly consumed grilled, baked, or fried. In some parts of the world, pargo is also used in traditional medicine. The global production of pargo is thought to be around 50,000 tonnes per year. The majority of pargo is caught in small-scale fisheries, with only a small portion coming from aquaculture. As the demand for pargo grows, there is a need to ensure that fishing practices are sustainable. In particular, it is important to avoid overfishing and to protect pargo habitats. Aquaculture could play a role in meeting the growing demand for pargo, while also helping to reduce pressure on wild stocks. However, there are currently no major pargo aquaculture operations in existence.