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Koaro (Galaxias brevipinnis)

Koaro (<em>Galaxias brevipinnis</em>)

The koaro is one of around 40 species of native freshwater fish. It prefers swift-flowing boulder streams. Introduced trout compete for food, and the koaro is one of 10 native fish now considered threatened.

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Taranaki Regional Council
Photograph by Stephen Moore

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David Young. 'Rivers', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 16-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/rivers/5/3