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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH.
Freshwater Fish I to Z.
Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list
Marine Invertebrates.
Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Kahawai.
The Kahawai has a dark bluish-green body , indistinct rows of spots forming narrow irregular bands on upper sides. Juveniles have golden bars on the upper sides that break up into spots in larger individuals, a yellowish pectoral find with a black basal spot and a black margin on the caudal fin.
- Scientific Name: Arripis trutta,Â
- Habitat: They are found all around the New Zealand coastline from estuaries to depths of 90 m.
- Temperament: Predatory if it fits in its mouth it will be eaten.
- Tank Age/Maturity: 1000 litres preferably larger as it needs room to swim.
- Diet: Readily accept all foods both live and frozen Pods, mysid, raw mussel, prawn and meaty foods.
- Special Requirements: Lots of swimming room, a very fast fish that does not settle well to Aquarium life as the take fright easily.
- Size: 40 - 60cm