![]() bass garfish groper hapuku kahawai kingfish kingi pilchard pillie piper puka smelt snapper southern kingfish trevally trev yellowtail kingfish |
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![]() Snapper Chrysophris pagrus |
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Colloquial names: reds, bream & brim
(small snapper) Similar to the sea bream of the Atlantic, but no relation to the true snappers of tropical and sub-tropical waters. Found also in Australia Average Size 30-50cm, reaching over 80cm Weight to 18kg (40lb) Probably New Zealand’s favourite fish. Tough fighters and absolutely delicious to eat. |