Blue warehou facts for kids
The blue warehou (Seriolella brama), also known as the common warehou, is a type of medusafish. It belongs to the Centrolophidae family. You can find this fish in the waters off southern Australia and around New Zealand.
About the Blue Warehou
The blue warehou lives in the ocean at different depths. They can be found anywhere from 5 meters (about 16 feet) deep to 400 meters (about 1,300 feet) deep. These fish can grow quite large, reaching lengths of up to 75 centimeters (about 30 inches).
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Seriolella
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brama
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Blue Warehou vs. Bluenose Warehou
It's easy to confuse the blue warehou with another fish called the bluenose warehou. In New Zealand, the bluenose warehou is often just called "bluenose." Other names for it include "bonita," "big-eye," or "Griffin's silverfish."
The main difference is where they live. The bluenose warehou is a deepwater fish. This means it lives much deeper in the ocean compared to the blue warehou. Both are part of the broader warehou family, but they are distinct species.
