New Zealand is not just home to beautiful mountains and lush scenery, it's also home to a variety of awesome fish species. Today, we're taking a look at 40 images of New Zealand fish, and it will be your job to identify its name.
A wide variety of fish inhabit the waters of New Zealand. Some fish are herbivorous, which means that they only eat plants. Other types of fish are carnivorous, which refers to eating other animals. An example of this would be the perch, which loves to snack on other fish. New Zealand is also home to many types of non-diadromous fish, like the flathead galaxias. "Non-diadromous" refers to fish that live only in fresh or salt waters, but not both. Some fish also feature dull colors, while others are bright orange in hue. Examples of these types of fish would be the goldfish and the swordtail.
Today, we've compiled a list of these types of fish, and all you have to do is match the fish in the photo to the name of the fish in the list. If you're ever unsure of the answer, be sure to utilize the helpful hint for each question. Don't wait, take this New Zealand fish identification quiz now!
This type of eel is highly adaptable to harsh environments. What's the name of it?
Common smelt
Shortfin eel
The shortfin eel can live in a variety of harsh environments, such as extreme temperatures and places with very little oxygen. These types of eels are very common throughout New Zealand.
Which of these fish is common throughout the Atlantic Ocean and is a common fish to eat?
Shortfin eel
Perch
Atlantic salmon
Similar to the aesthetics of the brown trout, Atlantic salmon are also common for sport fishing. Adult Atlantic salmon in New Zealand tend to live in lakes.
This fish is a member of the Mugilidae family. What's the name of it?
Atlantic salmon
Brook char
Grey mullet
The grey mullet belongs to the Mugilidae family, which actually means "mullet family." This fish is also primarily found throughout the Northern regions of New Zealand.
This large fish was discovered in 1844. Do you know what it is?
Goldfish
Grass carp
Found primarily in the Northern regions of New Zealand, the grass carp features vibrant silver and bronze hues on its body. These fish are also useful for removing certain weeds from lakes.
This fish is found throughout the borders of New Zealand. What's its name?
Dart goby
Koi carp
Inanga
The inanga fish is found throughout the borders of New Zealand and can be found in various streams and lakes. Its scientific name is Galaxias maculatus.
The scientific name for these dark brown fish is "Galaxias eldoni McDowall." What's another name for it?
Crans bully
Eldon's galaxias
Eldon's galaxias is a member of the galaxiid family, and is considered to be a non-diadromous type of fish. These fish also have unique brown stripes on their body.
Which of these fish belongs to the Cyprinidae family?
Chinook salmon
Atlantic salmon
Koi carp
Also called the common carp, the Koi carp features vibrant yellow and black hues on its body. This fish is also found in the northern regions of New Zealand.
Which of these fish are large and all-silver in color?
Rudd
Rainbow trout
Goldfish
Silver carp
The silver carp features shimmering hues of silver, and is found in the northern regions of New Zealand. This type of fish is also known to eliminate aquatic plant growth in New Zealand.
The gambusia fish is also known as the mosquitofish due to the large quantities of mosquito larvae that they eat. This is also an aggressive type of fish.
This type of fish features vibrant orange hues. Can you name it?
Gambusia
Perch
Swordtail
While these may resemble a goldfish in color, swordtails feature a sword-like tail that extends from its back. These are also a Poeciliidae type of fish.
This dark-colored fish was discovered in 1792. Can you name it?
Sockeye salmon
You'll find plenty of sockeye salmon in the Waitaki catchment of New Zealand. These fish also swim with other types of trout, as well as Chinook salmon.
Which of these fish is primarily found on the South Island's east coast?
Upland bully
This fish belongs to the Eleotridae family, and is considered to be non-diadromous. Upland bullies can also be found on the South Island's east coast of New Zealand.
The _____ ______ is common in the South Islands of New Zealand.
Northland mudfish
Brown trout
The brown trout features a light white-orange hue with an overlay of brown freckles on its body. This fish is also incredibly common throughout the South Islands of New Zealand.