Monkfish
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| Scientific Name: |
Kathetostoma giganteum. |
| Also known as: |
Giant stargazer, Stargazer (NZ), Stargazer (Australia), Mishima-okoze, ishima (Japan). |
| Characteristics: |
Vibrant white flesh. Firm texture that does not easily flake. Suitable for most cooking methods. |
| Description: |
Unique to New Zealand but very similar to species found around Japan and Europe. Mottled olive brown above, white below. Average length is 30 – 50 cm weighting about 2 kg. |
| Main Season: |
All year round, but main catch during warmer months October to April. |
