Australian Herring and Similar Species
Arripis georgianus
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Western Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
Key differences: Larger in size (up to 1 meter), generally lacks the distinct rows of spots on the flanks, and has a more streamlined, less deep body profile. Its distribution overlaps but extends further north on the west coast and into NSW.
Eastern Australian Salmon
Arripis truttaceus
Key differences: Similar in appearance to Western Australian Salmon, also larger than Australian Herring. Distinguished by meristic counts (e.g., fin ray counts) and genetic analysis, though visually very similar to A. trutta. Also lacks the distinct spots of A. georgianus.
Kahawai (New Zealand)
Arripis trutta
Key differences: The New Zealand population of Arripis trutta is often referred to as Kahawai. It is the same species as the Western Australian Salmon and shares its differentiating features from A. georgianus.
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