Īnaka
The name īnaka often describes the juveniles of five native fish species from the Galaxiidae family, but it can also be used to refer to the adults of these species. Various iwi use a variety of names for both juvenile and adult fish, as well as names to describe migrating or returning fish.
Īnaka are threatened by the decline in the quantity and quality of their habitats. Threats include the loss of repo, degradation of spawning grounds and barriers (culverts and floodgates) that disconnect migration and habitats.
Related resources
Ngāi Tahu Mahinga Kai video
Īnaka – featuring Paul Wilson from Te Waipounamu’s West Coast
Download a PDF of the video transcript here
Articles
Te matamata – ngā karu o Matariki – Science Learning Hub
Te ngaro haere o ngā tikanga tūturu e pā ana ki te hao matamata – Science Learning Hub
Me pēhea te whakaora ake i te matamata? – Science Learning Hub
Matamata: Eating with our tūpuna – Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research
Whitebait – Science Learning Hub
Whitebaiting – Science Learning Hub
Īnanga – NIWA
Videos
Inanga and other whitebait – Science Learning Hub
Culverts, ramps and baffles – Science Learning Hub
Activity
Saving taonga – Science Learning Hub
