Australian Jewel Fish

Argyrosomus japonicus is a silvery to bronze-green colored saltwater fish of the family Sciaenidae, which may grow up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in length and weigh up to 82 kg (181 lb). [2][3][4] It is known as Dusky Kob, dusky salmon, salmon, Kob and kabeljou' in South Africa, Japanese meagre (FAO), [2] mulloway or jewfish in the eastern states of Australia and South Australia, [5] kingfish or river. FISH FACTSHEET: 100% Australian Wild caught Scientific Name: Nibea squammosa All fillets produced have been caught in the Gulf of Carpentaria by accredited fishermen who have completed studies in all aspects of safe food handling and holds a certificate of accreditation as a seafood producer and works within HACCP regulations.

The Gulf of Carpentaria fishery is accredited as a sustainable. A large silvery to greenish-bronze fish with a moderately elongate body, a concave to pointed caudal fin, and pearly-white spots along the lateral line. Video of a school of Mulloway at the Sand Pipe, Gold Coast Seaway, Queensland, Australia.

Video of a school of Mulloway 'hanging out'. Find out if Mulloway (Jewfish) is green-listed in the GoodFish Guide. Australia's leading independently assessed sustainable seafood guide.

Mulloway, Argyrosomus japonicus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1844)Habitat Mulloway live in temperate marine waters. They are usually seen on offshore reefs, but also live in shallow estuaries. Distribution In Australia the species is recorded from southern Queensland around the south of the continent and up to the central coast of Western Australia.

The map below shows the Australian distribution of. Mulloway have a reasonably long-life span of around 30 years. Did you know Another common name for mulloway is 'jew' fish or 'jewies'.

It comes from the term 'jewel fish' and relates to the mulloway's large otoliths (ear bones) that are commonly collected for jewellery items. In Australia the species is recorded from southern Queensland around the south of the continent and up to the central coast of Western Australia. The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums.

Sourced and/or adapted from: Yearsley, G. K.; Onley, A. C.; Brown, F.

K. Australian Seafood users manual: making the most of the world's best (2000). Queensland Department of Primary Industries/Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.

Mulloway, also known as Jewfish, are a prized and highly sought-after fish species in Australia, found along the southern coastline from Western Australia to New South Wales and parts of southern Queensland. An increasingly popular fish with a moderate flavour and low oiliness, similar in flavour to barramundi. White, moist, firm flesh that holds together well and breaks into large flakes.