| Common name | Kahawais |
| Language | Maori |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Gomon, M.F., C.J.M. Glover and R.H. Kuiter (eds.), 1994 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
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