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TAMBAQUI

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The tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) is among the most valuable commercial fish in the Amazon region. It is simply so good to eat! The flesh is firm and sweet with delicate flavor not at all fishy. They're usually line-caught but their popularity has led to considerable over-fishing.

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