The average length is 25 – 35 cm and the average weight is 400 – 650 gm. Helicolenus percoides is reddish-orange with brown and yellow dorsal patterns; Helicolenus barathri is redder in colour. Moderate scales.
Main Season:
Landed all year round.
Resource:
A moderate by-catch by trawlers and line vessels. Small resource.
Characteristics:
Flesh white, medium texture. Suited to all cooking methods.
Common Packaging: (packaging may vary between vessels)
Whole
Size graded, bulk packed, polylined cartons.
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