Garfish: Quick Facts
Scientific name: Hyporhamphus ihi
Other names: hangenge, ihe, wariwari, takeke (Maori), piper, half-beak, demi-bec neozelandias (France)
Ranking: D (Amber - Concerns)
Best Fish Guide: Garfish
Ranking: D (Amber - Concerns)
Alternative choice: Best choice, no alternative
Description: Garfish are relatively short-lived and, whilst similar species occur around the world, this species is found only in New Zealand. They are common in shallow coastal waters, such as bays and harbours, when they school at the surface.
Ecological concerns: The lack of some basic biological information, information on stock size and yield estimates, the uncertainty of some biological information, limited research, huge uncertainty about stock boundaries and absence of a management plan.
Economic value: Export markets include Asia.
ASSESSMENT OUTPUT
Biology and risk of overfishing (score B)
Status and sustainability of fish catches (score D)
Impact of fishing method and protected, threatened and endangered species captures (score B and B)
Management and management unit (score E and D)
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