Latin Name: Mustelus lenticulatus
Weight: 3–4kg
Length: 70–100cm, reaching 140cm
Family: Rig belong to the Triakidae family (smooth dogfish).
- Wild Caught
- Farmed
Location
They are found around New Zealand, usually in water no more than 200 metres deep. In spring and summer, they congregate in large numbers in broad shallow bays. In autumn, they migrate to the outer shelf. Most Rig make extensive coastal migrations. The females appear to travel the greatest distance-often up to 200 kilometres.
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
Set Net
Fishing Season
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Nutrition
Source: Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iodine, Phosphorus, Potassium
Good Source: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium
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?
Rig is often sold as lemonfish, especially battered and fried in fish and chip shops – the origin of the phrase ‘shark ‘n taties’.
Cooking Tips
A popular ‘fish and chips’ option. Try it;
- battered
- pan fried
- crumbed
- in a curry
