Koaro
Koaro are spectacular climbers and use their flattened fins to scramble up waterfalls in order to reach shady bouldery forest streams. Koaro have a distinctive greenish-brown patterning and commonly grow to a length of an adult handspan (16-18cm) although some have been found up to 30cm long.
New Zealand's native freshwater fish factsheet (PDF, 195K)
New Zealand large galaxiid recovery plan (PDF, 980K)
New Zealand non-migratory galaxiid fishes recovery plan (PDF, 162K)
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Journey Up the CreekThis stimulating and easy-to-use bilingual website for students follows Dion, Rick, and Ani on a trip up the creek as they learn how fresh water supports life.
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