New Zealand Monkfish

Robert Allen (r_allen@seafish.demon.co.uk)
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 10:40:08 +0000

Dear All,

I am trying to ascertain the Latin / species name for the "New
Zealand Monkfish".

I am unclear as to whether it is a similar species to the North
Atlantic Monkfish or Anglerfish (i.e. Lophius spp.) or whether they
are of the Gurnard family (i.e. Triglia spp. or less likely Peristedium
cataphractum)

Any clarification would by most helpfull.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Robert Allen

Dr Robert Allen
Senior Fish Technologist
Sea Fish Industry Authority
Seafish House
St Andrew's Dock
HULL
HU3 4QE

Tel: +44 (0)1482 327837
Fax: +44 (0)1482 223310
E-mail: r_allen@seafish.co.uk