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 Gemfish Rexea solandri, New Zealand: Silver kingfish, Southern kingfish, Hake (wrongly), Australia - Gemfish, Japan - Ginsawara Average size 24-36 inches, weighing 5.5-11 pound but many grow to over 65 inches in length. Occurs around New Zealand and southern Australia with a related species in Japan. Bluish back, silvery sides and belly; skin smooth. Distinguished from the related barracouta by two lateral lines, a deeper body, more silvery skin. Found throughout New Zealand coastal waters, more common in the south, 150-200 m. Trawled incidentally throughout its range, no major grounds known.  Main
season February-July.; A moderate resource.
Flesh white. Delicate texture, flakes easily. High fat
content. Excellent smoked. Suitable for most cooking methods. Does not
have the pinbone structure found in barracouta.
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