Egyptian cobra Egyptian cobra The Egyptian cobra ("Naja haje") is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. "Naja haje" is one of the largest cobra species native to Africa, second to the forest cobra ("Naja melanoleuca"). "Naja haje" was first described by Swedish zoologist Carl Linnaeus in 1758. The generic name "naja" is a Latinisation of the Sanskrit word ' () meaning "cobra". The specific epithet "haje" is derived from the Arabic word hayya" (حية"') which literally means "snake". The Egyptian cobra is one of the largest cobras of the African continent. The head is large and depressed and slightly
Banded kokopu their migratory phase, which alerts juveniles to suitable habitat based on the presence of adults. Banded kokopu can live for at least nine years, possibly longer, and spawn multiple times over their lifetime. Banded kokopu are largely nocturnal, and may be easily and unobtrusively observed night, ideally using red light. Banded kokopu may also be observed during the day if undisturbed. Juvenile banded kokopu are one of five species of galaxiid caught and eaten as whitebait. Banded kokopu The banded kokopu ("Galaxias fasciatus") is a galaxiid of the genus "Galaxias", found only in New Zealand, including the Chatham and Stewart/Rakiura