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Rig are pale golden brown on top with numerous white spots and a white underside. Females grow larger than males and can reach a maximum length of 150 cm, compared to a maximum length of 125 cm for males.
Rig have an estimated maximum age of 20 years. They reach maturity at 85-100 cm length or 4-8 years depending on region. Rig have a gestation period of 10-11 months and give birth in spring-summer.
Rig are found throughout New Zealand waters. They are a highly migratory species and move into shallow areas to give birth before returning to waters up to depths of 400 m in autumn.
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Key statistics
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| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 |
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| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 |
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