Fillet
size:
150
- 600g
Whole size:
1-4kg
Identifying
features: Bright
orange body and fins. Deep body, massive head with conspicuous bony ridges and
cavities. The small scales are irregular in shape and pattern and the lateral line
scales are larger than the body scales.
Fillets:
Deep, rather elongate, tapering sharply. The flesh has a delicate shellfish
flavour, is pearly white, medium texture and holds together well on cooking.
Habitat: Forms
demersal schools in some areas on the Chatham Rise and the Chatham Plateau, 700 -1100
meters in depth. The low season is from March- May and high season from
August-October.
Catching
Method: Trawled only
Nutrional
Information:
(Per
100 gm raw fillets - approximate)
Protein
15.1 g
Energy
62
kcal (260 kJ)
Sodium
91 mg
Fat
7.3 g
Cholesterol 58 mg |