White Trevally
Names
Scientific name
Pseudocaranx dentexEnglish name
White TrevallyFrench name
Carangue dentueSpanish name
Jurel dentónLocal name
Jackfish
Processing
- WR (Whole Round)
Catch / Harvest Method
- Trawling
Additional information
Trevally are found throughout the North Island and northern parts of the South Island. They are deep-bodied with a relatively small head, a row of bony scutes along the mid-body, and have a green back which fades to a silver flank with yellow fins.
They are a medium to soft fish with low oil content and marbled pink flesh. Excellent smoked, baked, steamed, poached, fried, marinated or used in curries.
They are a medium to soft fish with low oil content and marbled pink flesh. Excellent smoked, baked, steamed, poached, fried, marinated or used in curries.
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