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Kōura

Someone holding a Kōura (freshwater crayfish).

Kōura (freshwater crayfish) live in the water underneath the protective cover of the karamū and pūrekireki, which hangs over the stream banks. These delicate little animals are valued food sources for tuna and for people.

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