Latin Name: Seriolella spp, S. punctata
Weight: 0.5-2kg, up to 5kg
Length: 40 to 60cm
Family: Centrolophidae (raftfishes, medusafishes)
- Wild Caught
- Farmed
Location
Most common off southeast New Zealand and Campbell Plateau.
Sustainability
A Quota Management species, the silver warehou school together to feed and spawn, this takes place from September to October and their major spawning area is on the western Chatham Rise, but some juveniles are found as far north as the Hauraki Gulf.
Fishing Methods
Trawl
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Nutrition
Source: Biotin (vitamin B7), Vitamin A, Iodine, Phosphorus, Potassium
Good Source: Niacin (vitamin B3), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Omega-3 fatty acids
Seafood is a highly nutritious food and is a great source of protein. Many species are low in saturated fat and a number of them are a good source of Omega 3.
Did you know?
Juveniles tend to stay in shallower, coastal bays and inlets, but once they reach maturity around age 4, they migrate to deeper, darker waters down to 800 meters.
Cooking Tips
Silver warehou is a highly versatile, firm, white fish with a moderate-to-high fat content that stops it from drying out. In New Zealand, it is most commonly pan-fried or baked, but it also holds its shape beautifully in fish pies, soups, curries, and casseroles.
