Average size 45-65 cm, weighing 1.8-2.8 kg. Found around New Zealand in summer south to cook Strait. Dark purplish-blue above, lower sides and belly silvery-white, with four to six conspicuous, longitudinal, dark stripes. Occurs in large schools along the edge of the continental shelf in 150-250 m, and in smaller or less compact schools inshore. Main fishing grounds are to the north east and west of the North island. Caught mainly by purse-seine. Season November to June with peak landings January- March. Abundant. A large resource.
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