

On the High Seas, fishers are restricted to areas that have been fished before. They must have a High Seas permit authorised by AFMA. Australian boats fishing for blue-eye trevalla in this area are limited in how much they can catch and where they can fish. The Commonwealth catch of Blue-eye trevalla around Australia is managed by quota.īlue-eye trevalla can also be caught in the High Seas area. labyrinthica is sometimes referred to as S. labyrinthica) is thought to be similar to blue-eye trevalla ( H. The reproductive biology of ocean blue-eye ( S. Females produce 2-11 million eggs per spawning season. Most spawning activity occurs in waters from central New South Wales to north-eastern Tasmania. Mature fish are thought to move into shallower waters and aggregate over specific areas for spawning. antarctica) reach reproductive maturity at 11-12 years of age, with males maturing at 8-9 years of age. Reproduction: Female blue-eye trevalla ( H. Catch loss occurs to sharks and marine mammals such as orcas in some areas. Prey: Pelagic tunicates , squid, molluscs, crustaceans, and fish ranging from small species (e.g. labyrinthica but it is thought to be similar to blue-eye.


antarctica generally remain close to the sea bed during the day and move up into the water column at night. antarctica can be found in surface waters, sometimes in association with floating debris. labyrinthica are usually found at depths of 40‑500 metres and are more strongly associated with ocean seamounts. antarctica are usually found at depths of 200‑900 metres. Habitat: The blue-eye trevallas are benthic species that are associated with rocky ground on continental slopes. Commonly found at about 60 cm in length and 3 kg. Size (length and weight): Up to 1.4 metres in length and 50 kg. The fins are a dark metallic grey, fading to a dark brownish black along the edges.

labyrinthica: The body is dark green on the back with a silvery appearance. antarctica have large, deep, blue eyes with a gold ring around them. antarctica: The body is bluish grey on the back and fade to grey on the belly. The first dorsal fin is short with stout spines and is joined by membrane to the base of the taller second dorsal fin. labyrinthica: Ocean blue-eye, violet warehou, labyrinth fish, black butterfishĭescription: The blue-eye trevallas are stout-bodied fish with a blunt snout and small scales. antarctica: Bluenose, big-eye, blue-eye, blue-eye cod, bluenose warehou, deep sea trevalla, sea trevally Scientific name: Hyperoglyphe antarctica, Schedophilus labyrinthica
