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Longfin Eels Aotearoa
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Longfin Eels Aotearoa
🐍 Part 1: Longfin Eel Knowledge
1. What is the Māori name for longfin eels?
Tuna
Kōura
Īnanga
Kōkopu
2. Where do longfin eels go to breed?
Lake Taupō
Tropical Pacific Ocean
Cook Strait
Fiordland
3. How long can longfin eels live?
10-20 years
30-40 years
60-80 years
Over 100 years
4. Which features help identify a longfin eel? (Check all that apply)
Long dorsal fin that starts before the vent
Dark olive-brown colour
Can grow over 2 metres long
Bright yellow belly
🌊 Part 2: Eel Life Cycle & Environment
5. Fill in the blanks about the longfin eel life cycle:
Adult eels migrate from New Zealand's _____________ to the _____________ Pacific Ocean to spawn. The young eels, called _____________, drift back to New Zealand on ocean currents. This journey can take up to _____________ years.
6. Explain why longfin eels are important to New Zealand's freshwater ecosystems:
7. What threats do longfin eels face in Aotearoa today?
🎨 Part 3: Conservation Action
8. Design a poster slogan to help protect longfin eels. Write your slogan and draw a simple design:
9. What can your whānau do to help protect longfin eels in your local waterways?
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