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Australian Blue Nose Bass

Fillet size:
0.3-1kg

Headed & Gutted:
1-10kg

Whole size:
2-20 kg

Bluenose also known as Antarctic Butterfish.  A very popular fish in USA.

Identifying features:  Dark blue-grey or brownish-grey above, paler to silver on the sides and belly.  Small scales, laterally compressed body and a large eye set lower on head, a blunt nose.

Comparisons: Distinguished from the related warehou species by a larger mouth, more prominent first dorsal fin and lacking the dark blotch above the pectoral-fin.

Fillets:  Flesh is firm textured, medium colored that whitens on cooking.  Moist and succulent, similar to groper.  Fillets are moderately deep and rather elongated.

 

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Last modified: Aug.21, 2007