New Zealand's largest native freshwater fish and one of its most iconic. Critically at risk in the wild due to habitat loss. Nocturnal and elusive.
| Max Size | 58 cm |
| Temperature | 10–18°C |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 |
| Min Tank Size | 300L |
| Care Level | Advanced |
| Origin | New Zealand (endemic) |
Predatory — keep only with similarly sized native species.
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