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 I was a Radioman on
board in 56-58. It seems that I can remember reading
something about the Chivo and a Latin name that was mentioned.
It seems that it was much like this-- Upeneus Grandisquamis.
I am sure that this spelling is not totally correct but I
believe that I am close. Phonetically it would sound
something like this -- You-pen-knee-us ----- Gran-di-squaw-miss.
I hope that this will give you some direction. I hope
I am not leading you astray. Let me know if I get close.
Thanks. ...................Jim Swift. |
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The
"Chivo" (Spanish for goat) is a small fish found in shallow
tropical waters off the Central American coast. It is a red
mullet, or surmullett from the Mullidés family. The
biological name is: Mullus surmuletus -- (brightly colored tropical
fishes with chin barbels). Spanish speaking fishermen named
it Chivo because the chin barbells (beard) on the fish's chin
reminded them of the goats within the village. Two pictures
are attached. One is an actual picture taken in the Pacific
Ocean off the Central American coast and the other is a sketch made
by a French researcher.......Jack Bertram (60-62). |
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Bigscale
goatfish (Pseudopenaeus grandisquamis) Family:
MULLIDAE
Habitat and biology: It is found in waters of the cotinental platform, from 12 m to 68 m of depth, habitat bentonic (sand and mud bottoms). Length: Its mean length is 25 cm (TL), though they can have specimens of 30 cm (TL). Principal ports of landing: Manta, San Mateo, Santa Rosa, Anconcito, Engabao, General Villamil Playas y Puerto Bolívar. Fishing season: Possibly all year round, with greater frequency during the second semester. Importance: In Europe, the Rock mullet (Mullus surmuletus) is very appreciated, mainly in France and Spain. In Ecuador, there are these species of Bigscale goatfish belonging to the same family Mullidae, being: (Pseudupeneus grandisquamis), (Upeneus xanthogrammus), and (Mulloides dentatus). They are marketed fresh, the flesh is white and soft. Currently constitutes part of the group of species that are being exported in small quantities. ......Don Morris (63-66) |
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Bill Woodby (55-57) went to the
University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric
Science Library for the answer. The Chivo, Upeneus grandisquamis, was first named by Theodore Gill from a specimen obtained off the coast of Central America. It belongs to the family Mullidae and to the genus Upeneus, which contains all of the small fishes commonly known as the "Goatfishes". They are small, bottom feeding fishes rather widely distributed in tropical American waters. Although the Chivo itself is a Pacific species, several closely related species are found in the West Indies. &bsp; The Red Goatfish or Salmonette is caught for food from Key West to the southern border of Brazil; the Yellow Goatfish, Upeneus martinicus, is also valued as a good food fish in the Key West area. The specific name grandisquamis means "large scaled". |
| We all know
that WWII Submarines were named for sea creatures, but did you know
that some sea creatures were named for submarines? During
WWII the shipyards were turning out submarines quickly, and most of
the really cool names were taken. So they would think up a
name that sounded "fishy" and go to an ictheology science journal
and find a sea creature that had a scientific name (usually in
Latin) but no common name. They would then bestow the name
that they had already picked out for the submarine as the common
name for the sea creature. I used to know an example but
I've forgotten...... Ben Hale (66) |
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C-haracterH-onorI-ntelligenceV-eracityO-bedience This applies to the boat and crew that I served on and with and I have no doubt that it applies to all subsequent crews as well. Green Board,Vann
Atkinson (45-46) Plankowner |
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name of the ship: CHIVO, like all U.S. Submarines, is
named for a fish. The CHIVO is a rather large-scaled,
heavy-set fish, belong to the family Mullidae, or Surmullets,
fishes of tropical seas, many of which are valued for food.
All members of this group have a pair of long barbels or "whiskers"
under the chin, giving rise to the common name, "Goatfishes". Known Scientifically as Upeneus Grandisquamis, the fish in coloration is greenish-brown above, rose below midsides with a pearly spot on the center of each scale, and a larger black blotch on the upper sides below the first dorsal fin. The CHIVO ranges along the Pacific Coast of Mexico and Central America from Guaymas to Panama. It reaches a length of eight or nine inches. Goatfishes are characterized by two
well-separated dorsal fins and by a pair of long, sensory chin
barbels. The barbels are used to find the small,
bottom-living invertebrates onwhich the fishes feed; when not in
use, the barbels are flattened into a groove on the throat.
Inhabitants of shallow water, goatfishes are found in warm and
tropical regions, along reefs or over mud or sand. They are
often brightly coloured, in shades of red and yellow; some are able
to change their colours.The largest goatfishes are about 60 cm (2 feet) long, but most are much smaller. Many species are edible and valued as food. One of the best known of these is the red surmullet,or red mullet (Mullus barbatus), of the Mediterranean, which was one of the most highly prized food fishes of the ancient Romans. Very similar is another European species, M. surmuletus...... Jim Zimmerman (59-60) |
This is from
"Speedy" Gonzales-Lusk (54-61)A
bit more information on CHIVO. From an article by Captain
William F. Calkins, USNR, that appeared in the USSVI San Diego Base
newsletter:
Stan, that's where I figure the CHIVO came from - rather than name a fighting fish the USS GOATFISH, those who came up with names for submarines instead chose the Spanish name (as they had for other questionable designations), hence naming that gallant lady we sailed on the USS CHIVO. Make sense? Speedy. |
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probably more than you ever wanted to know about Pseudopenaeus Grandisquamis I want to thank all the shipmates who came in with such great answers. Unfortunately, there just isn't enough space to print everyone's contribution, but they certainly deserve a lot of thanks and recognition. All these crew members sent in material:
Stan |
