Sluginha
These saltwater fish are grown from the Sardinhas that used to be in the Troco River. They are seen as disgusting by many of the civilized women, but desperation and curiosity lead some people to fish them anyways. They have a distinct oily texture and a black skin unless properly cleaned (which is almost never done) but when they are cleaned they taste incredibly light and flaky when grilled.
Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
The female's eggs survive through the pollution in the Troco River and are fertilized by males if they come across them. They do not often survive this process as the eggs are hard to find and are only able to be fertilized for a day or two.
Growth Rate & Stages
From hatching to full grown is about 6 months, the slowly grow bigger until they stop, no dramatic changes in body composition or behavior
Ecology and Habitats
The optimal environment would have been the Pre-pollution Troco. However, the fish have adapted to survival in the waters where nearly nothing else grows. They feed off of algae and sludge, They also enjoy bread when used as bait by humans.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Only in the Troco river, specifically at the end near the ocean, by Margem r
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
These fish can swim through dark water and have a form of echolocation. Heavily rely on their smell- although this is becoming a problem due to the growing pollution
Scientific Name
Slugina pilchus
Lifespan
4 years
Conservation Status
The species evolved from Sardinas before, they are grown out of the sludge in the Troco
Average Length
22-30 cm for full-grown length, born at around 5cm
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