Fish
Popular Species
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
Description
Barramundi is an Aboriginal word meaning "large scales". Belonging to the giant perch family, Barramundi are greenish-bronze along the back and silver along the sides They are large predators, growing up to 60kg however they are usually caught at around 5-6kg.
Habitat
Barramundi are warm water fish, being found in tropical coastal and freshwaters in northern Australia. They venture downstream into estuaries and coastal waters during their breeding season.
Remarks
Martin's Seafoods supplies wild Queensland Barramundi and a high quality farmed Barramundi from the Northern Territory. With its firm white flesh and delicious mild flavour, Barramundi is one of Australia's most famous and finest table fish.
