Kahawai
Kahawai (Arripis trutta)
Size: 40–50 cm
Found in estuaries, bays, harbours and reefs. Sometimes incorrectly referred to as sea trout or salmon because of its appearance. Surface, schooling fish. Puts up a good fight when taken on a line.
Juveniles are usually spotted with brown bars, adults are greenish blue above and silver below. Eats small schooling fish, crabs, worms. Will gorge itself and then stop eating until its stomach empties. Shy. May live up to 26 years.
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