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Leatherjacket (Parika scaber) |   | | Common Name: | Leatherjacket | | Scientific Name: | Parika scaber | | Other Names: | Creamfish (NZ), Umazurahagi (Japan), Bourse buir (France), Pesce balestra (Italy), Pez ballesta (Spain). | | Family: | Balistidae (file fishes, leatherjackets) | | Description: | The average length is 20 – 30 cm and the average weight is 200 – 500 gms. Colour variable; usually grayish brown with some obscure darker markings. Soft dorsal and anal fins bright yellow. Rough skin. | | Main Season: | Landed all year round | | Resource: | Widespread around New Zealand in rocky weedy areas from the shore to at least 60 m. Caught mainly by trawling. A small resource. | | Characteristics: | Very white. Flesh texture and flavour similar to that of flounder of sole. | | Common Packaging: (packaging may vary between vessels) | | H&G / Dressed | Size graded, bulk packed, polylined cartons. | | H&G / Dressed Skin off | Size graded, bulk packed, polylined cartons. | | | | | | | Absolute Foods Ltd
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