Do you know what this species of fish might be? We caught our fourth one today, 5 February, 2012… we hadn’t seen one before last winter.
Dr. Clive Roberts, Curator of Fishes at Te Papa, confirmed that it is a Maori Chief, Notothenia angustata (family Nototheniidae).
He explained that “The family is most abundant in Antarctic seas, extending northwards into southern waters of Australia, NZ, and South America. This species is one of four which occur in our South Island waters.”
“The Maori chief is a bottom dwelling species found on reefs and in association with algal beds. The common name is derived from the pattern of spots and lines on the head that resemble tattoos. This cryptic coloration blends perfectly with the algae. A very sluggish swimmer, it is an ambush predator.”
**Thank you Dr. Roberts!
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A warm welcome to all of the cruise ship passengers and crew visiting Akaroa this summer. The community here is buzzing with excitement at all of the cruise ships that will come in to port here over the next few months. There are many things to see and do so we hope you take the time to come ashore and explore our great little town.
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Book the Boat for $800!
Price is valid for a 1/2 day (4 hr) charter for up to 8 people.
Check out our groups & specials page for more info. on our group charter deal: perfect for the holidays!
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School Holiday Special
(valid 08/10/11 through 24/10/11)
Family Fishing Charters:
Pay only ½ price for children with 2 adults at full price
Choose either a half-day coastal fishing charter or an Akaroa Harbour fishing trip
Please see our Groups and Specials web page for more details or contact us directly to take advantage of this special offer.
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As the line is wound in, there is always the excitement of “what have I caught”? This time, one of our guests from Cambodia reeled in a nice salmon! The couple were delighted since salmon is a real delicacy in Cambodia and they knew just how to cook it back at their campsite at Akaroa Holiday Park.
BBQ'ing the salmon
Cambodian banquet at Akaroa's holiday park
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