Sprattus antipodium   Kupae
Fish, Sprat
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Open Water
Predator
New Zealand
Edible
Hand Sized
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Category: Fish
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Clupeidae

Notes
Average size is 8-12cm, not commercially fished in New Zealand but considered a delicacy in some parts of the world.
Significant food source for seabirds and larger fish.

References
A Treasury of New Zealand Fishes: Graham
University of Otago 2013
Last Update: 24 April 2013