Octopus
Average weight 4.7 kg, ranging from 0.5 to 17 kg. Colour variable depending on surroundings. Widespread around New Zealand from shoreline to at least 200 m. Relatively short-lived and fast-growing. Caught mainly as a by-catch of the rock lobster fishery and, as would be expected, landings have some correlation with rock lobster seasons. Caught all year round. Resource size untested but probably small.
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