MB wrote: It is unfortunate that many names for our fish have been borrowed from completely unrelated species in the northern hemisphere. It adds to the confusion. Snapper, cod, ling etc. Maori names are useful in this respect. Look at what the Aussie's call kahawai. Salmon, really? |
Catchelot wrote:
Good points Andy, Capt Cook named our Snapper, Bream. And Bream Bay where they anchored and caught many and were alleged to witness many schooling and spawning on the surface. Otherwise Squirefish is the IGFA name also. I believe Porgy/Porgie is another name... Cod, I think Blue Cod is a Weaver fish and not a cod. Ling, Prehistoric looking cod-like without a tail or rather an eels tail. Kahawai... Sea Salmon and a similar but smaller version is a Tailor. ( In Aust) Porae - Morwong (In Aust) Red/ Golden Snapper - Nannygai (In Aus) Parore - Luderick (In Aus) ... |
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