WHAT"S THIS?

greenhorn 94 · April 16, 2011, 13:10:13 CET

Hey guys does anybody know what this fish is it put up one hell of a fight

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SEAFOX · April 16, 2011, 13:17:28 CET

I think this is a Marzpan, has tough teeth that cracks shell fish with. This rock fish comes is many different colours. We used to have plenty of it caught in the parnit/nets by the Munxar reef.....in days gone by of course! I am sure that those members who go spear fishing have seen it in thier "travels", probably having a different name for it.

redhead · April 16, 2011, 13:22:49 CET

that's a parott fish known as papagal or marzpan in maltese. It's a very common fish.

greenhorn 94 · April 16, 2011, 13:23:36 CET

ty guys

caldaland · April 16, 2011, 16:26:04 CET

http://renotonna.yolasite.com/marzpan.php

greenhorn 94 · April 16, 2011, 18:57:24 CET

Thanks for the link caldaland! Had a look at the rest of the website aswell, very informative ty for sharing

Tracina · April 16, 2011, 21:17:53 CET

Beautiful link! It's nice to learn while practicing our hobby

SEAFOX · April 16, 2011, 21:23:49 CET

Max - great pics and very colorful fish, Tks.....you remind me of our younger days when we netted plenty of these "parrot fish" in about 100ft of water.

Redhead reminded me of the English version, tks also. They are also very tasty too....Fejnu Robby?