An underrated fish of the Arabian sea, Rabbit Fish (Teetar) is an excellent eating fish with a good, moderate flavor throughout. Rabbitfish is not easily found in local fish markets but is exclusively available at Fish Corner seafood throughout the year at an economical price.
Note: All our prices are based on the pre-cutting weight of the seafood. The net weight will be dependent on the type of cleaning you choose.
Introduction
An underrated fish of the Arabian sea, Rabbit Fish (Teetar) is an excellent eating fish with a good, moderate flavor throughout. Rabbitfish is not easily found in local fish markets but is exclusively available at Fish Corner seafood throughout the year at an economical price. Rabbit fish (Teetar) is loved by the Southeast Asian community of Pakistan, especially Philipinos and Malaysians.
Flavor Profile
The taste is sweet and mild. The flesh stays very firm when cooked by any method and it’s good for curries. It flakes apart very easily if poached, so care is needed.
Habitat
Rabbit Fish is usually found in small schools over shallow brackish coastal waters of lagoons, corals, and rocky reefs such as Charna island.
Colour
Highly variable in life, The Rabbitfish’s body is page grayish, with many yellowish-white spots on the head and upper part of the body. The central and lower parts of the body have wavy lines and streaks. The head is yellowish and so are the dorsal and anal fins.
Size
On average, the Rabbitfish size range is 500 to 2000 grams per fish. However, other sizes are also occasionally available.
Physical Attributes
Rabbitfish is a sea fish and doesn’t have scales. The unusual feature among rabbitfishes is their pelvic fins, which are formed from two spines, with three soft rays between them.
Cutting Preferences
Rabbitfish is preferred for boneless fillets and boneless biscuits.
Approx. Cutting Wastage
Health Benefits
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