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Barracouta
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Average length 60-90 cm, averge 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. Widespread in New Zealand coastal waters, abundant in some localities, with the main grounds around the South Island to depths of 200 metres. Caught mainly by trawling, and available all year round. A very large resource capable of an annual yield of about 20,000-40,000 tonnes.
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Garfish (Piper)
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Average size 20-25 cm. Greenish back with dark makings, silver white below. Characteristic projecting lower jaw, which gives it the name half-beak, and opposing dorsal and anal fin. The half beak distinguishes it from the saury which has a long double beak. Garfish are found in inshore waters around New Zealand, saury is oceanic. Pelagic; schools for spawning mid summer. Caught by beach seining. Small local fisheries. Resource size unknown but undoubtedly very small.
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Gemfish (Silver kingfish)
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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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