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Red Cod (Pseudophycis bachus)

Red Cod Red Cod

Common Name: Red Cod
Scientific Name: Pseudophycis bachus
Other Names: Akadara (Japan), Julienette (France), Merluzzo bianco de Nuova Zelanda (Italy), Bacalao de Nueva Zelanda (Spain).
Family: Moridae (morid cods)
Description: The average length is 40 – 70 cm, and the average weight is 1.5 – 2.5 kg. Greyish red-brown above, becoming white with a pink flush below; a prominent dark spot in front of the pectoral fin. Soft, easily dislodged scales.
Main Season: Landed all year round with main season from February to June.
Resource: Occurs around New Zealand and southern Australia. Caught mainly by trawling. A moderate resource.
Characteristics: White moist flesh with delicate texture. Low fat content. Flakes easily. Suitable for fish block manufacture.
Common Packaging: (packaging may vary between vessels)
H&G / Dressed Size graded, bulk packed, polylined cartons.
Skinless, Boneless Fillets Size graded, interleaved shatterpack.
Skinless Fillets, pin bone in Size graded, interleaved shatterpack.
   
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