Native
Freshwater Fish
 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.
The fish below are found in Waitakere streams:
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