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Guidelines for sampling freshwater fisheries
We have prepared a breakdown of the different guidelines that are available for sampling freshwater fisheries. The overview provides links to key documents that explain what should be considered when designing fish monitoring studies and how to implement the various sampling techniques. -
New Zealand fish passage guidelines
Research ProjectThe New Zealand Fish Passage Guidelines sets out recommended practice for the design of instream infrastructure to provide for fish passage. -
NZ Freshwater Fish Database Help
Learn how to use the New Zealand Freshwater Fish Database (NZFFD) -
Banded kōkopu
Banded kōkopu juveniles are very good climbers and will try to escape from buckets by clinging to and wriggling up the sides. -
Giant kōkopu
The largest member of the Galaxiidae family. -
Inanga
Inanga are the predominant species in the modern whitebait fishery. -
Kanae
Grey mullet have a worldwide distribution and Aotearoa is at the southern limit of their range. -
Kōaro
Kōaro are excellent climbers and like clear, swiftly flowing, forested streams. -
Shortjaw kōkopu
Has a receding lower jaw and black spots behind the head. -
Smelt
Smelt have a distinctly forked tail and a strong cucumber smell. -
Biosecurity tools
Software Tool/ResourceOur biosecurity management tools include: assessment models, field surveys, management advice and the testing of control methods.