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Native Freshwater Fish

Longfin Eel Photo:Courtesy Stephen Moore

Fish surveys of the Auckland region show that over one third of the population of eels, banded kokopu and common bullies live in Waitakere streams.

Most native fish are nocturnal, solitary and secretive and so are difficult to see. The Waitakere Ranges and upper stream regions are a good habitat, as the streams are cool and provide an abundant supply of food and oxygen. The majority of these fish complete their life cycle in the ocean, so river and estuary conditions are important too... Read more