Zoo and Aquarium Species Directory Mcroberts Sales Co., Inc

Zoo and Aquarium Species Directory McRoberts Sales Co., Inc. is proud to provide the 3rd Edition of our Seafood Directory for your use as a reference guide. The seafood shown in this brochure represents typical items that we inventory for zoos, parks and aquariums. While these species make up our primary inventory, we can supply all types of seafood to meet your individual needs.

The analysis guides shown on each page are the results found in a random sampling by ABC Research Corporation, a laboratory contracted by McRoberts Sales Co., Inc. It is not to be construed that all fish of that particular species will consistently contain the same ratios. It is highly recommended that you seek a laboratory to perform tests that meet your specifications.

It has been our pleasure to create this brochure for your use and convenience. We welcome all inquiries for your seafood needs.

Please call our staff Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST 813.645.2561

Kathi L. Davis, President Michelle Davis Garis, Secretary/Treasurer Ryan N. Garis, Sales & Logistics Manager ANCHOVY 3 BLUE RUNNER 4 BLUEFISH 5 BONITO 6 BUTTERFISH 7 CAPELIN (CANADIAN) 8 CATFISH 9 CLAMS (ATLANTIC SURF) 10 CLAMS (LITTLE NECK) 11 CRAB (BLUE) 12 CRAWFISH 13 CROAKER 14 GLASS MINNOW 15 HERRING 9-12”(ATLANTIC CANADA) 16 HERRING (ATLANTIC USA) 17 HERRING (PACIFIC) 18 HERRING (THREAD) 19 KRILL (PACIFICA) 20 KRILL (SUPERBA) 21 MACKEREL (ATLANTIC) 22 MACKEREL (PACIFIC) 23 Anchovy MULLET 24 ANALYSIS GUIDE SALMON (PINK) 25 SARDINES (CALIFORNIA) 26 Ash: 3.20% SARDINES (SPANISH) 27 Carbohydrates:

SMELT (LAKE) 30 Moisture: 75.59% SMELT (NIGHT) 31 SMELT (PERUVIAN) 32 Protein: 16.59% SMELT (SILVER) 33 Calories: 110.37 cal/100g SQUID (EAST COAST ILLEX) 34 SQUID (WEST COAST LOLIGO) 35 TILAPIA 36 Scientific Name: Engraluis mordax TROUT (RAINBOW) 37 WHITE BAIT (GULF) 38 Caught off the coast of California, they are typically OTHER SPECIES 39 4 to 5 inches in length.

Produced: February through April September through December

Packaged: IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) in 1/25 & 1/50 pound cases and block frozen in 1/25 pound cases 3 Blue Runner Bluefish

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 3.25% Ash: 3.08% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Caranx crysos Scientific Name: Pomatomus saltatrix

Also known as Hard-Tailed Jack, produced off the Gulf Coast Produced in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, these fish of Florida, they range in weight from 1/4 to 2 pounds per fish. range in size from 3/4 pounds up to 4 pounds each fish.

Produced: February through October Produced: March through May September through November Packaged: 1/25 pound cases Packaged: 1/25 and 1/50 pound cases

4 5 Bonito Butterfish

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 3.61% Ash: 2.37% Carbohydrates: 1.85% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Euthynnus alletteratus Scientific Name: Peprilus triacanthus

Produced from the Gulf of Mexico, they are also known as Produced in the Atlantic, these fish average 4 inches in length, Little Tunny. These fish can grow to a weight of 20 pounds. with approximately 5 to 8 fish per pound.

Produced: April through June Produced: Year-round September through November Packaged: 10/5 and 1/25 pound cases Packaged: 1/25 and 1/50 pound cases

6 7 Capelin(Canadian) Catfish

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 2.31% Ash: 2.41% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Mallotus villosus Scientific Name: Ictalurus punctatus

Produced off the Coast of Newfoundland, they average 6 to 8 Farm raised in the United States, these fish are graded inches in length with approximately 10 to 15 fish per pound. 1 pound and under.

Produced: Late June through July Produced: Year-round

Packaged: Assorted case sizes Packaged: IQF in 1/15 pound cases

8 9 Clams(Atlantic Surf) Clams(Little Neck)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 2.41% Ash: 2.00% Carbohydrates: 3.94% Carbohydrates: 2.80% Fat: 0.57% Fat: 0.57% Moisture: 79.05% Moisture: 88.10% Protein: 14.03% Protein: 6.53% Calories: 77.01 cal/100g Calories: 42.45 cal/100g

Scientific Name: Spisula solidissima Scientific Name: Mercenaria mercenaria

Produced off the New England Coast of the United States. Farm raised on the West Coast of Florida, they range Production is dependent on weather conditions. from 11/2 to 21/2 inches wide.

Produced: Year-round Produced: Year-round

Packaged: Whole Clam Meat 2/25 pound case Packaged: In the shell graded 200 count Clam Strips 6/5 pound case and 400 count per case IQF Clam Tongues 1/40 pound case Chopped Clams 10/5 pound case 10 11 Crab(Blue) Crawfish

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 15.22% Ash: 7.96% Carbohydrates: 3.17% Carbohydrates: 1.70% Fat: 0.54% Fat: 2.65% Moisture: 70.28% Moisture: 76.55% Protein: 10.79% Protein: 11.14% Calories: 60.70 cal/100g Calories: 75.21 cal/100g

Scientific Name: Callinectes sapidus Scientific Name: Procambarus clarkii

Produced on the East Coast of the United States and the Produced off the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River basin. coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, they average 5 inches in width. They are commercially farm raised and average 4 to 6 inches in length. Produced: April through June Produced: January through May Packaged: IQF in 30 pound cases Packaged: Assorted case sizes

12 13 Croaker Glass Minnow

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 3.92% Ash: 3.22% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Micropogon undulatus Scientific Name: Anchoa hepsetus

Produced in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Atlantic, Also known as the Gulf Anchovy, they are produced they average 1/2 pound to 1 pound each fish. in the Gulf of Mexico.

Produced: March through November Produced: October through February

Packaged: 1/25 pound cases Packaged: 10/5 pound and 1/25 pound cases

14 15 Herring 9-12”(Atlantic Canada) Herring(Atlantic USA)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 2.64% 9”/un 9-12” Carbohydrates:

Clupea harengus Scientific Name: Clupea harengus Produced off the Newfoundland, Canada Coastline, they are graded 9 to 12 inches in length. Commonly Produced off the Northeast Coast of the United States, referred to as “high fat” Herring. they are graded 5 to 8 inches and 9 to 12 inches in length. Commonly referred to as “low fat” Herring. Produced: September through December March through May Produced: September through December January through April Packaged: Assorted case sizes Packaged: Assorted case sizes 16 17 Herring(Pacific) Herring(Thread)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 2.26% Ash: 4.91% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Clupea pallasii Scientific Name: Opisthonema oglinum

Product of Canada, they are produced in the Pacific off the Produced in the Gulf of Mexico, averaging 5 to 7 fish coast of British Columbia, they average 5 to 8 inches in length. per pound.

Produced: November through December Produced: April through November Late January Packaged: 1/25 and 10/5 pound cases Packaged: IQF in 1/16 kilo cases & block frozen in 1/10 kilo cases

18 19 Krill(Pacifica) Krill(Superba)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 2.36% Ash: 3.51% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Euphausia pacifica Scientific Name: Euphausia superba

Produced off the Canadian West Coast of North America and Produced in the Antarctic, they are a crustacean measuring the Coast of Japan, they are a crustacean measuring 5 to 6 mm 2 to 5 cm in length with 300 to 400 krill per pound. in length with 400 to 700 krill per pound. Produced: February through September Produced: February through May in Japan Packaged: Assorted case sizes November through December in Canada

Packaged: Assorted case sizes

20 21 Mackerel(Atlantic) Mackerel(Pacific)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 2.59% Ash: 2.74% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Scomber scrombrus Scientific Name: Scomber japonicus

Also known as Boston Mackerel, they are produced in the Produced off the coast of California, these fish are graded by north Atlantic. These fish are graded by grams per fish. Typical count rather than by inches. Typical grades are 75/100, 100/150, counts are 100/200, 300/500 & 400/600 grams. and 150/200 count, which is the number of fish to the 50 pound master carton. Produced: USA – January through April Canada – September through November Produced: Year-round Controlled by state quotas Packaged: Assorted case sizes Packaged: IQF in 1/50 pound cases and block frozen 22 in 1/10 kilo cases 23 Mullet Salmon(Pink)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 4.39% Ash: 2.50% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Mugil cephalus Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Produced off the Gulf Coast of Florida, these fish are graded Produced off the coast of Alaska, these fish are graded 3/4 to 1 pound and 1 to 2 pound. 2 to 6 pounds each fish.

Produced: October through January Produced: July through August

Packaged: 1/25 pound cases Packaged: IQF in 1/50 pound cases

24 25 Sardines(California) Sardines(Spanish)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 4.18% Ash: 4.07% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Sardinops sagax Scientific Name: Sardinella aurita

Also known as Pacific Sardines, these fish are produced off Produced off the Gulf Coast of Florida, these fish range the coast of California. They average 4 to 6 inches in length 5 to 7 inches in length. counting approximately 7 to 9 fish per pound. Produced: May through August Produced: Year-round Packaged: 1/25 pound cases Controlled by state quotas

Packaged: IQF in 1/50 pound cases and block frozen in 1/10 kilo cases 26 27 Shrimp(Atlantic White) Silversides

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 2.05% Ash: 3.64% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Penaeus schmitti Scientific Name: Menidia menidia

Produced off the coast of Georgia, graded by the count per Also known as Spearing, these fish are produced off the pound. They typically range from a 16/20 count to a 50/60 count. coast of Prince Edward Island. The average size is 21/2 inches in length with approximately 85 to 95 fish per pound. Produced: April through June August through December Produced: November through December

Packaged: IQF and block frozen in assorted case sizes. Packaged: Assorted case sizes

28 Other Shrimp species, colors, sizes and packs are available 29 Smelt(Lake) Smelt(Night)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 1.54% Ash: 2.41% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Osmerus mordax Scientific Name: Spirinchus starksi

Produced along the Canadian border of Lake Erie, they range Also known as White Bait, they are produced in the North 3 to 5 inches in length with approximately 23 fish per pound. Pacific coastal area of the United States. They range 4 to 5 inches in length with approximately 20 to 25 fish per pound. Produced: June through September with occasional catches in January/February Produced: April through August

Packaged: IQF they are packed in 1/11 pound cases Packaged: 4/10 pound cases

30 31 Smelt(Peruvian) Smelt(Silver)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 3.04% Ash: 2.60% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Odontesthes regia Scientific Name: Hypomesus pretiosus

Produced in the Pacific coastal area of Peru, they range between Also known as Surf Smelt or Day Smelt, they are produced in 5 to 7 inches in length with approximately 12 to 16 fish per the North Pacific coastal area of the United States. They pound. Also produced off the coast of Chile, they are called a range between 5 to 9 inches in length with approximately 12 to Chilean Silverside. 16 fish per pound.

Produced: April through May Produced: April through August

Packaged: IQF in 1/11 pound cases and block frozen Packaged: 4/10 pound cases in 8/5 pound cases 32 33 Squid(East Coast Illex) Squid(West Coast Loligo)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 1.96% Ash: 1.50% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Illex illecebrosus Scientific Name: Loligo opalescens

Produced off the North Eastern coast of the United States, Produced in the Pacific Ocean off the southern coast of they are uncleaned and are graded in various degrees. Typical California, they are uncleaned and have an average count of grades are 80/100 gram and 500/800 gram. 12 to 14 squid per pound.

Produced: May through September Produced: April until quota is met and September through February until quota is met. Packaged: Assorted case sizes Packaged: 12/5 & 6/5 pound cases and 1/10 kg cases

34 35 Tilapia Trout(Rainbow)

ANALYSIS GUIDE ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 3.71% Ash: 2.55% Carbohydrates:

Scientific Name: Tilapia aurea Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus mykiss

Wild caught in Florida freshwater lakes. They are graded Farm raised; they are graded 6 inch & under, 1 pound and under. 10 inch & under and 9 to 14 inch.

Produced: Year-round Produced: Year-round

Packaged: IQF in 1/40 pound cases Packaged: IQF in 1/20 pound cases

36 37 White Bait(Gulf) Other Species

ANALYSIS GUIDE Ash: 6.42% Clams, Atlantic Quahog Artica islandica

Carbohydrates:

Sardine, these fish are produced Sea Urchins Strongylocentrotus in the Gulf of Mexico; averaging 3 to 4 inches in length. droebachiensis

Produced: March through November Snails, Periwinkle Littorina littorea

Packaged: 1/25 pound cases

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McRoberts Sales Co., Inc. PO Box 489 Ruskin, FL 33575 Telephone: 813.645.2561 Fax: 813.645.2565 www.mcrobertssales.com

Please call our staff regarding your seafood needs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST

Kathi L. Davis, President [email protected]

Michelle Davis Garis, Secretary/Treasurer [email protected]

Ryan N. Garis, Sales & Logistics Manager [email protected]

NUTRITIONAL DATA PROVIDED BY ABC Research Corporation 3437 S.W. 24th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32607

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