Gemfish (Silver kingfish)
Average size 60-90 cm, weighing 2.5-4.5 kg, but many grow to over 175 cm in length. Blueish back, silvery sides and belly; skin smooth. Distinguished from the related barracouta by two lateral lines, a deeper body, more silvery skin. Found throughout New Zealand coastal waters, more common in the south, 150-200 m. Trawled incidentally throughout its range, no major grounds known. Main season February-July. A moderate resource.
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