Hebi – Spearfish Fish

Shortbill Spearfish (Hebi) Flavor Profile

Hebi Flavor Scale

Flavor
Oil
Texture

Shortbill Spearfish, also known as Hebi, has a unique flavor described as nutty, citrus and chicken-like.  It’s taste is somewhat more pronounced than tuna.  It has firm meat which is somewhat softer than Nairagi or Kajiki, and opaque amber-blush colored flesh which cooks up white.  Of the other bill fish species, it has the softest and most delicate flesh and is great for sashimi.

Typical Cooking Methods

Alternate Names

Shortbill Spearfish, Spearfish, Fuuraikajiki

Fresh Availability

Fresh seafood availability chart: green areas show peak availability, light green show limited availability, gray indicates not available fresh. Hebi is primarily a by-catch fish of commercial longliners fishing for tuna.

Butchering Yield Percentage and Recovery

Range & Habitat

Not a lot is known about Shortbill Spearfish.  It is found in temperate waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Typical Wholesale Products

Fresh Whole
Fresh H&G
Fresh Fillets (2lb – 15lb avg)

Shortbill Spearfish Sustainability Info

Name	Alternate Names	Catch Method	Catch Region	Seafood Watch	Ocean Wise	Sea Choice	Mercury Concerns
Shortbill Spearfish	Hebi, Shortnose Spearfish, Fuuraikajiki	Wild, pole, handline, pelagic longline, purse seines	Hawaii				n/a
Shortbill Spearfish	Hebi, Shortnose Spearfish, Fuuraikajiki	Wild, pole, handline, pelagic longline, purse seines	Imported		n/a		n/a
Disclaimer: The sustainability info above is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, each program randomly updates their information without our knowledge. We therefore recommend that you verify the current accuracy of this information.
= Best Choice/Recommended     = Good Alternative     = Avoid/Not Recommended							Updated July 2013

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