Orange Roughy |
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| Scientific Name: | Hoplostethus atlanticus. |
| Also known as: | Hiuchidai (Japan), Granatbrasch (Germany). |
| Characteristics: | Pearly white flesh, medium texture. Holds together well on cooking. Coarse flakes, delicate shellfish flavour. Suitable for most cooking methods. |
| Description: | Orange body and fins; deep body, massive head with conspicuous bony ridges and cavities. The average size is 30-40cm and average weight is 1.5kg. |
| Main Season: | Caught all year round. Low season March-May and highest catch August-October. |
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