Kahawai Arripis trutta, Australia: Australian salmon, France: Saumon, Japan: Oki suzuki Australien, Korea: Bangeo

Average size 15-20 inches, weighing 4- 6.5 pounds but some up to 28 inches and 12 pounds. Found around New Zealand and southern Australia. Not related to true salmons, despite its alternative names of Pacific salmon and Australian salmon. Speckled light green-blue above, white below, juvenile fish with additional brown markings. Found in inshore waters all around New Zealand but most common from Kaikoura northwards. Mostly taken by purse seine, some by trawl. Caught all year round but main season in April to October when schooling at surface. A moderate resource.

Flesh rather dark but lightens on cooking. Medium texture, strong flavor. Especially tasty when sauced, smoked or cooked by moist heat, ie. poaching or steaming. Suited to canning, when the flesh turns a delicate pink.

FAMILY:
Arripidae (no common name)

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