Kakahotoa Waterfall

December 21, 2020

Hi everyone
Some of you may have already seen our post on the “Eel Town” Facebook page but it is worth sharing again.

eDNA has revealed NZ Longfin eels above this 50M water and has prompted quiet a bit of discussion.

Unless transported by humans (unlikely in this location) we assume they used their incredible climbing skills as juveniles having already swum back 1500km from the Tonga Trench.

Take home message – do NOT write off this type of natural feature as an absolute fish barrier.

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