Fillet size:
80-200g

Whole size:
0.5-1 kg

Identifying features:  Reddish pink, sometimes brownish above and white below.  No long spines at the snout.  Large bluish green pectoral fins, each with one dark spot and several small white spots.   Upper pectoral fon greatly enlarged, almost wing like.  Head covered in a bony casing without scales.

Comparisons:  It's color patterns and very small scales distinguish this species from other gurnards.

Fillets: Rather slender, tapering gently.  Firm to medium pink flesh, low in fat content and suitable fro most cooking methods.

Habitat:  Found in coastal waters around New Zealand on sand and sandy shell seabeds to depths of 150 meters. 

Catching method: Longliners

Storage & Handling:

Chilled: Keep well chilled 0C (32F).

Frozen: Best stored at -18C (0F)

Nutrional Information:

(Per 100 gm raw fillets - approximate)

Protein              26.4g

Energy              116Kcal

Sodium             121mg

Fat                   1.1g

Cholesterol        68mg