There is a  type of fish that can be found in the Mediterranean sea , called soup fish or small fish. They are not greatly appreciated as they have many bones (in many occasions they are thrown back to the sea), however, they are very tasty and cheap. They are often used for making broth, although some eat them also fried. They following fish belong to this category:  hogfish, spider of sea, croaker, ratfish, cattail, crab, galleys...