Leatherjacket (Creamfish)
Average length 20-30 cm, average weight 200-500 gms. Colour variable; usually grayish brown with some obscure darker markings. Soft dorsal and anal fins bright yellow. Rough skin. Widespread around New Zealand in rocky weedy areas from the shore to at least 60 m. Caught by trawling; landed all year round. A small resource.
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