New Zealand has lots of species of native fresh water and salt water fish and invertebrates. They live in lakes and streams.
These creatures have a wide range of food in their habitat which include; plants, snails, macro invertebrates and food that has been left out for eels.
Reproduction is a tricky one for native fish. What we do know is that native fish always eat their eggs right where the sea and the river meet. This is called the "Love Zone". The Love Zone is full of reeds so it is perfect.
Nothing cant have threats and this is no different. The threats to whitebait and native fish are mainly human impacts like cows, cow poo and fertilizer. Some other fish like Gamboozia are ex-pet goldfish that have been released.
In conclusion, I think that most whitebait and native fish and are doing very well in our waterways. We should keep it that way.
By Taeo
