Barracouta have a long slender body and smooth skin. They have a pointed head, large mouth and very sharp teeth. They have a dark blue-grey back with silver sides and a belly tinged with blue-purple iridescence.
Members of the Gempylidae family (snake mackerels), Barracouta are found throughout New Zealand but are especially abundant around the Cook Strait and further south, and the Chatham Islands.
Barracouta have a distinctive flavour and are an oily fish with lots of large bones. They are best grilled, fried or smoked.
Scientific Name: Thyrsites Atun
Pack:
2kg (2 x 11kg), 24kg (2 x 12kg)
Size:
M (400-700gram), L (700-1000gram), 2L (1000-2000gram)
Form:
Headed & Gutted (HGT)
