Silver Warehou
Seriolella punctata
A firm, white flesh fish with a high fat content.
Silver Warehou are common around New Zealand's South Island and on the Chatham Rise at depths between 200 and 800 metres.
The majority of the commercial catch is taken from the Chatham Rise, Canterbury Bight, southeast of Stewart Island and the west coast of the South Island.
Key Information
Family
Silver Warehou belong to the Centrolophidae family of Raftfishes and Medusafishes.
Physical attributes
They are blue-grey above and silver-white below with a dark head. There is a dark blotch above the pectoral fin and blackish spots on the mid belly. Silver Warehou are more slender in shape than Blue or White Warehou.
The flesh is firm and white.
Sustainability
Silver Warehou is managed by the Ministry for Primary Industries using the New Zealand Quota Management System (QMS). Regular stock assessments are conducted to estimate fishery stock size and numbers. Scientific studies are also used. From these, scientists can estimate future stock sizes and catch limits.
Geographical location
They are generally found at depths of 200 and 800 metres on the Chatham Rise, the outer Canterbury Bight, off the west coast of the South island and along the shelf edge south east of Stewart Island
Market Names
- New Zealand: Silver Warehou, Spotted Warehou
- Commonwealth of Independent States: Pyatnistaya seriolella
- Japan: Shiruba, Ginhirasu
- Korea: Un saes dom
- Spain: Cojinoba
Locations Caught
Profile
Average weight
0.5-2 kg
Average length
40-60 cm
TACC i
11,120 tonne
Talley's catch
1000+ tonne
Nutritional information
Average quantity per 100g
Energy
786 kJ
Protein
18.9 g
Fat, total
12.6 g
Carbohydrate
0.3 g
Seasonal availability
Flavour and cooking
Silver Warehou have firm, white flesh fillets with a high fat content. It is suitable for most cooking methods including baked, fried, poached, grilled, steamed and barbecued.
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