| Main ref. | |
| Country | |
| Locality | Indian Ocean, in December |
| Remark |
This subspecies shows some difference in chemical composition of meat and inedible parts from that of the species, however, taste qualities do not differ. Like the species, this subspecies is recommended for smoke curing and canning in oil. |
| Weight proportions | |
| Chemical composition | |
Body parts |
Moisture % |
Protein % |
Fat % |
Ash % |
Whole fish |
- | - | - | - |
Meat/Fillet |
74.9 | 19.7 | 3.9 | 1.4 |
Liver |
- | - | - | - |
Roe |
- | - | - | - |
Viscera |
- | - | - | - |
Head/bone/fins |
- | - | - | - |
Waste/offal |
65.9 | 17.1 | 10.1 | 6.3 |
Comment |