Fishing for Jackass morwong

Nemadactylus macropterus

The Tarakihi is a coastal marine fish known for its laterally compressed silver body and distinctive black band near the pectoral fin. It typically grows to about 20 inches and weighs up to 6 pounds. Found in temperate waters, it feeds on small invertebrates and exhibits schooling behavior, often inhabiting rocky reefs and sandy bottoms. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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