Latin Name: Rexea solandri
Weight: 2–5kg, up to 15kg
Length: 60–90cm, reaching over 175cm
Family: Gemfish belong to the Gempylidae family (snake mackerels).
- Wild Caught
- Farmed
Location
They are found within a wide depth range of between 50 and 550 metres on the continental shelf, and sometimes as deep as 800 metres. They are voracious predators that feed on a wide variety of squid and fish.
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
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Nutrition
Source: Biotin (vitamin B7), 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?
Gemfish are fast-swimming, voracious predators with strong jaws and knife-like teeth, which should be avoided when handling the fish, either dead or alive.
