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Barracouta (Thyrsites atun) |   | | Common Name: | Barracouta | | Scientific Name: | Thyrsites atun | | Other Names: | Couta, Snoek (NZ), Snoek, Barracouta (Australia), Okisawara (Japan), Snoek (Germany), Snoek (South Africa). | | Family: | Gempylidae (snake mackerels) | | Description: | The average length is 60 - 90 cm, average weight 1 - 3 kg. Dark blue back, silver sides and belly and smooth skin. Can be distinguished from the related gemfish by a single lateral line. Not related to the tropical barracudas. | | Main Season: | Available all year round. | | Resource: | Widespread in New Zealand coastal waters, abundant in some localities, with the main grounds around the South Island to depths of 200 m. Caught mainly by trawling. A very large resource. | | Characteristics: | Darkish flesh of medium moisture and medium to low fat content. Whitens on cooking. Long bones with an irregular bone structure. Often canned, which softens the bones and makes them edible. Very suitable for smoking. | | Common Packaging: (packaging may vary between vessels) | | HGT and Dressed | Size graded, bulk packed, polylined cartons. | | Skin-on Fillets | Size graded, interleaved shatterpack. | | | | | | | Absolute Foods Ltd
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