orange
roughy
hoplostethus atlanticus |
 |
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 |
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