Red Ref Cod (Cephalopholis Sonnerati) Goes by the name Tomato Hind thanks to its colour the Red Ref cod has a pointed snout and a concave profile. Usually, the colour of this fish ranges from orange-red to orange-brown and it may even have spots all over its body. In certain areas, the colour of the fish may be different than the other. In the Indian Ocean, its body is reddish brown while in the Pacific Ocean its colour may be yellowish brown with spots on the head. You would find them living around coastal areas and reefs where hunting of crustaceans is quite easy for them. The maximum the Red Ref cod can grow is around 22 inches in length. A pretty widespread species the Red Ref cod is majorly liked by humans. People often catch it using bait, hooks and traps. Often the Tomato Hind can be found trading fresh in live markets in Hong Kong. Though there is no concern for the fish to become endangered if the rate at which it is being consumed is maintained it might fall under the same category.99% of the diet consumed by Red Ref cod is crustaceans though it might comprise of other fishes as well. You would find the jaws of the Tomato hind having small canines in the front and palatines at the back. PACKING IWP GRADE 200/300, 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000 Up
Maldives its long history of fishing, carries out a more responsible and sustainable form of fisheries. We are highly committed to quality and freshness of our raw materials which comes from the unpolluted waters around us. Due to this our products are the best environmental choice around the globe. Our fisherman are well trained and fishing boats are well equipped with the most modern facilities. Our processing plants work strictly according to HACCP rules. A certified quality controller critically tests each fish for Histamine and other health issues. Our Products are packed in to European standard approved by the EU. Yellowfin Tuna Thunnus albacares G&G whole fish Packing: Average weight of fish30 - 80kg Weight of cardboard boxes with gel ice 100 - 115kg Yellowfin Tuna Thunnus albacares H&G whole fish Packing: Average weight of fish30 - 80kg Weight of cardboard boxes with gel ice 100 - 115kg Yellowfin Tuna Thunnus albacares Loins A grade wrapped Packing: Average weight of loins 2 - 4kg Weight of cardboard boxes with gel ice 30 - 33kg Emperor Red snapper Lutjanus sabae Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 1 - 5kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Humpback Snapper Lutjanus gibbus Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 0,5 - 1kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Two-spot Red Snapper Lutjanus bohar Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 1 - 3kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Tomato Rockcod-Seabass Cephalopholis sonnerati Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 0,5 - 1,5kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Brownspotted Grouper Epinephelus chlorostigma Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 0,5 - 1,5kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg White-blotched Grouper Epinephelus multinotatus Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 2 - 8kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Banded Grouper Epinephelus fasciatus Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 0,5 - 1,5kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Coral Trout Cephalopolis miniata Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 0,5 - 1,5kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Moontail Red Seabass Variola louti Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 0,5 - 1,5kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Mahi Mahi Coryphaena hippurus Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 2 - 15kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Barracuda Sphyraena barracuda Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 2 - 10kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Parrotfish Scarus ghobban Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 0,6 - 3kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg Goat fish Parupeneus indicus Whole fish Packing: Weight of fish 0,1 - 0,5kg Weight of cardboard box 6, 10 or 15kg
Common Name: Red Grouper Alternative Names: Tomato Cod; Tomato Hind, Tomato Seabass, Tomato Grouper, Red Coral Cod, Tomato Rock Cod, Red Rock Cod, Tomato Sea Bass, Vieille Ananas Scientific Name: Cephalopholis sonnerati Process type: Whole Round; Gilled & Gutted Size range: 300/500 gms ; 500/2000 gms Packing in bulk / 10 / 15 / 25 kgs per box Method of Catch: LHP – Hand Lines & Pole Lines (Hand Operated) Fishing Zone: FAO 051
