Latin Name: Latris lineata
Weight: 4-7kg, up to 15kg
Length: 60-70cm, reaching 100cm
Family: Latrididae (moki, trumpeters)
- Wild Caught
- Farmed
Location
They occur in the cool, temperate Southern Hemisphere from the Indian Ocean islands to South America. In New Zealand waters, they are found from the eastern Bay of Plenty and around the south of Cook Strait, particularly off the coast of Otago and Stewart Island.
Sustainability
Sustainability of this New Zealand fish stock is ensured through the world-leading Fisheries Act and Quota Management System (QMS). The QMS guides the sustainable use of New Zealand fisheries. Find out what the QMS is and how it works.
Fishing Methods
Hook & Line
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Nutrition
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.
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Cooking Tips
Trumpeter is highly prized in New Zealand for its firm, white, moist flesh and delicate flavor. Because it holds its shape beautifully and doesn’t flake apart easily, it is most commonly cooked using dry-heat methods. The absolute most popular ways to prepare it are pan-frying (often with a light flour dusting) and baking.
