Author: (Hector, 1875)
FBname: Porae
Comments: Occurs on the continental shelf, commonly near reefs (Ref. 26998, 9563).  Feed mainly on invertebrates (Ref. 26998).  Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988).  Seen in small aggregations but school in deep water where commercially trawled (Ref. 9002).