Freshwater publications

Biosurvey of the benthic macroinvertebrates and algae of freshwater rivers and streams.

A summary of current knowledge and information gaps. Published 2018.

A literature review of New Zealand lamprey. Published 2008.

This literature review outlines the known habitat requirements of 10 river-dwelling native freshwater fish species in New Zealand. Published 2024.

Read about native fish surveys in streams around Taranaki, conducted to gain more in-depth information on diversity and distribution. Published 2012.

View the report What’s lurking in the Waituna wetlands? A freshwater fish survey – Arawai Kakariki Project. Published 2008.