How many types of fish are there in NZ?

New Zealand commercial fish species

Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga)	Orange Roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus)
Ling (Genypterus blacodes)	Trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex)
Monkfish (Kathetostoma giganteum)	Turbot (Colistium nudipinnis)
New Zealand Commercial Fish Species	Yellowbelly Flounder (Rhombosolea leporina)

What is the rarest fish in NZ?

Features.

• A pencil-thin body and a long bottom.

Lowland longjaw galaxias Photo: Simon Higgs.

With only a few remaining populations, the lowland longjaw galaxias is New Zealand’s rarest native fish, affectionately known as ‘jaws’.

Known locations of Lowland longjaw galaxias as at 2013.

What fish are native NZ?

NZ Freshwater Fish Database

• Alpine Galaxias.
• Freshwater Eels.
• Atlantic Salmon.
• Australian Longfin Eel.
• Banded Kokopu.
• Bignose Galaxias.
• Black Flounder.
• Black Mudfish.

What is the most popular fish in New Zealand?

Snapper
Snapper, or Tāmure as it is called in Māori, is the most popular fish to eat in New Zealand. Snapper flesh is white with a sweet, mild flavour. Gurnard is also popular, with bright red scales and legs to walk on the seabed.

What are the 5 varieties of fish?

21 Different Types of Fish (and How They Taste)

• Flavor Profile #1: Mild. Branzino, tilapia, halibut, cod, sole, perch, walleye, catfish.
• Flavor Profile #2: Medium. Yellowtail or kampachi, snapper, swordfish, grouper, trout.
• Flavor Profile #3: Full. Salmon, tuna, bluefish, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, herring.

What fish is used in fish and chips in New Zealand?

The staple takeaway meal in New Zealand, fish and chips, has been popular for decades. The fish is usually elephant fish, blue warehou, red cod, or shark species. They are sold generically as ‘fish’ on the menu. Many shops also offer other species such as blue cod, and these fillets command a premium.

What are the common fish used in fish and chips in NZ?

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