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