scup

• Substantivo que designa um peixe marinho da família Sparidae, encontrado em águas costeiras do Atlântico Noroeste, da Nova Inglaterra ao Golfo do México, muito apreciado como peixe de consumo por sua carne magra e saborosa.

A noun referring to a type of fish found in Atlantic coastal waters of North America, esteemed as a panfish, with lean flesh found in both colder northern and warmer southern waters.

1. Edible fish flesh (northern variety)B2formalamerican

   The meat of a fish commonly caught in the colder northern Atlantic waters along the US coast, valued as food.

   Carne de peixe-escorpião

   • The restaurant served grilled scup with lemon butter sauce.
   • Fishermen often bring in scup for the local markets.
   • Scup is known for its mild, white flesh.

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2. Edible fish flesh (southern variety)B2formalamerican

   The lean meat of a fish found in the warmer southern Atlantic waters along the US coast.

   Carne comestível de peixe (variedade do sul)

   • Southern scup is a popular choice for fish tacos.
   • The lean flesh of scup makes it ideal for light dishes.
   • They caught scup off the coast of Florida.

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3. Fish species (southern Atlantic)B2formalamerican

   A type of porgy fish inhabiting the southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America.

   Peixe scup (espécie do Atlântico Sul)

   • The scup is a common porgy species in southern waters.
   • Marine biologists study the scup population along the coast.
   • Anglers prize scup for its fighting spirit.

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4. Fish species (northern Atlantic)B2formalamerican

   A fish found in Atlantic coastal waters from South Carolina to Maine, highly regarded as a panfish.

   Peixe da espécie (Atlântico Norte)

   • Scup is a favorite panfish among recreational fishermen.
   • The scup range extends from South Carolina to Maine.
   • They caught several scup for a shore dinner.

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