Story: Coarse fish

Rudd (1st of 2)

Rudd

Rudd were illegally imported into New Zealand in 1967. They were subsequently released into waterways and are now well established, especially in the Waikato River catchment. Rudd are sometimes confused with perch, but perch have two dorsal fins.

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Bob McDowall, 'Coarse fish - Introductions', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/15673/rudd (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Bob McDowall, published 24 Nov 2008