Groper
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| Scientific Name: |
Polyprion oxygeneios. |
| Also known as: |
Hapuku (New Zealand), Ara (Japan), Cernier de Nouvelle-Zelande, Merou (France), Vlachos (Greece), Cernia (Italy), Cherna (Spain). |
| Characteristics: |
Firm flesh of excellent eating quality. Suitable for all methods of cooking. |
| Description: |
Average length is 80 – 120 cm, and the average weight is 6 kg, usually ranging from 3 – 20 kg. Grey – blue to grey-brown above, white below with small scales. |
| Main Season: |
Available all year round but catches peak in mid winter, June – August. |
