Koheru

The kōheru (Decapterus koheru), also known as the scad, is a ray-finned fish of the genus Decapterus, part of the family Carangidae. 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 2 and 90 metres (6.6 and 295.3 ft). Juveniles prefer rocky inshore areas, while adults are known to form dense schools in offshore waters. The maximum fork length is 40.3 centimetres (15.9 in).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Koheru being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Trachurus novaezelandiae
• Decapterus macarellus
• Trachurus symmetricus
• Selaroides leptolepis
• Decapterus punctatus
• Selar boops

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Carangiformes

Family

Carangidae

Genus

Decapterus

Species

Decapterus koheru

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