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Tarakihi (Nemadactylus macropterus) |   | | Common Name: | Tarakihi | | Scientific Name: | Nemadactylus macropterus | | Other Names: | Ocean Bream (New Zealand), Morwong, Silver Bream, Jackass Fish (Australia), Shimakurodai (Japan). | | Family: | Chielodactylidae (morwongs) | | Description: | The average length is 30-40cm, average weight 1.8kg, but can grow to 60cm. Found around New Zealand, Southern Australia and Southern South America. Deep bodies and laterally compressed with one pectoral fin ray elongated. Colour varies with locality from silvery with a blue-green sheen, to silvery black. Distinctive black shoulder band. Small protractile mouth with thick lips. Moderate scales. | | Main Season: | Landed all year round with catches increasing February to June. | | Resource: | A moderate resource. | | Characteristics: | Flesh white,medium-firm texture. Suitable for all cooking methods. | | Common Packaging: (packaging may vary between vessels) | | Whole | Size graded, bulk packed, polylined cartons. | | | | | | | | | | Absolute Foods Ltd
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