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Common name - Pouting or Bib
Scientific name - Trisopterus luscus
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Consumer Information
Bib or pouting is a short-lived species (maximum reported age is 4 years) common in British inshore waters. It is a member of the cod family, found near Atlantic shores from Northern Europe down to Spain. Popular with French cooks, they flour pouting and fry or steam it with salted butter. Can also just poach then saute it. Best to eat as fresh as possible, as it can lose some flavour. Although not a commercially targetted fish, it is fished as bycatch, and increasingly available in supermarkets.
Summary
Pouting (or Bib) is a short-lived species common in British inshore waters. It is not commercially fished and is usually only taken as bycatch. It is therefore not formally assessed and no information is available on its stock status. Buying this fish will increase its value and help reduce discards. Formal stock assessment and appropriate management of the species is needed however if a commercial fishery for this species develops. When buying choose mature (over 21 cm) locally caught fish. Avoid eating fresh fish (not previously frozen) caught during their spawning season (March to April).
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