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Black Oreo Dory (Allocyttus niger)

Black Oreo Dory Black Oreo Dory

Common Name: Black Oreo Dory
Scientific Name: Allocyttus niger
Other Names: Black oreo, Black dory, Deepsea dory (NZ), Omematodai (Japan), Saint-Pierre de fond de Nouvelle-Zealande (France).
Family: Oreosomatidae (oreos)
Description: The average length is 30 – 30 cm, and the average weight is 1kg. Dark body, black fins and rough scales which cannot be dislodged.
Main Season: Available all year round.
Resource: Known only from New Zealand at present although similar species are found in Australia and South Africa. Despite the name of black dory it is not a member of the family Zeidae (true dories) but belongs to a closely related family. Occurs around the south of New Zealand 600 m to over 1000 m. The most commonly caught oreo dory in New Zealand waters; taken by deepsea trawling. A moderate resource.
Characteristics: Small fillets which are firm and turn off white when cooked. Does not flake easily, holds together on cooking. Higher oil content than smooth oreo dory.
Common Packaging: (packaging may vary between vessels)
H&G / Dressed Size graded, bulk packed, polylined cartons.
Skinless, Boneless Fillets Size graded, interleaved shatterpack, and IQF fillets.
   
   
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