Wildlife of Zealandia
A guide to the mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles, insects and other creepy crawlies commonly found in Zealandia - Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand.
Banded kokopu
The banded kokopu, Galaxias fasciatus, is a galaxiid of the genus Galaxias, found only in New Zealand, including the Chatham and Stewart/Rakiura islands. It grows to a length of up to 25 cm. Banded kokopu are good climbers and can climb up waterfalls.
Common bully
The common bully, Gobiomorphus cotidianus, is a sleeper of the genus Gobiomorphus, found in New Zealand. Their length is up to 15 cm.
New Zealand Longfin Eel
The New Zealand Longfin eel (Anguilla dieffenbachii) is New Zealand's only endemic freshwater eel. The other species of eel found in New Zealand are the native Shortfin eel (Anguilla australis) which is also found in Australia, and the sporadically naturally introduced Australian Longfin eel (Anguilla reinhardtii).
