Koheru
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The koheru (Decapterus koheru) is a ray-finned fish of the genus Decapterus, part of the family Carangidae.[1] It is endemic to New Zealand where it occurs from Manawatāwhi / Three Kings Islands to southern North Island. This is a schooling, pelagic species of coastal waters where it is found within shallow bays, harbours, estuaries and near rocky reefs and offshore islands at depths of between Script error: No such module "convert".. Juveniles prefer rocky inshore areas, while adults are known to form dense schools in offshore waters. The maximum fork length is Script error: No such module "convert".. They live to around 10 years and juveniles growth quickly, attaining a fork length of Script error: No such module "convert". by the time they are three years old.[2] They feed on zooplankton.[1] It is a species of minor interest to commercial fisheries but is taken by recreational anglers.[2]
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- Tony Ayling & Geoffrey Cox, Collins Guide to the Sea Fishes of New Zealand, (William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1982) Template:ISBN
- Wade Doak, A Photographic Guide to Sea Fishes of New Zealand, (New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 2003) Template:ISBN