noun
- a large marine fish of the wrasse family found in Australian and New Zealand waters, valued as food
Usage: regional
Examples
- The fisherman caught a large muttonfish off the coast of Tasmania.
- Muttonfish is popular in Australian seafood restaurants.
- The muttonfish has distinctive blue and yellow coloring.
- Local anglers often target muttonfish during summer months.
- The restaurant featured grilled muttonfish as the daily special.