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Clouded Lizardfish (Saurida nebulosa)Observer
malcolm_francisDescription
Photograph used with permission of Richard Robinson, NZ. Denham Bay, Raoul Island, Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. 03 October 2015.
The photo seems correct to show the small, triangle shape of the pectoral fin.
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Rāwaru (New Zealand Blue Cod) (Parapercis colias)Observer
shaun-leeDescription
Would not stay still for a photo. Only one seen.
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Elegant Wrasse (Anampses elegans)Observer
pcaigerDescription
17 females in frame!
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Thripenny (Gilloblennius tripennis)Observer
luca_dtDescription
I thought this was a scaly-headed Triplefin at first. Now I just realised it's an Obscure. Quite cool to see one out like this. On a sponge in a nice crevice at the far rocks.
~2 m subtidal
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Rippled Blaasop (Pelagocephalus marki)Observer
cbtcbkDescription
Caught on the surface whole shore diving
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Cosmopolitan Rubyfish (Plagiogeneion rubiginosum)Observer
pcaigerDescription
juvenile, pelagic-associated
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Atlantic Saury (Scomberesox saurus)Observer
pcaigerDescription
Hiding under boat
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Real Bastard Trumpeter (Mendosoma lineatum)Observer
malcolm_francisDescription
Fiordland Marine (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Reserves
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Common Roughy (Paratrachichthys trailli)Observer
malcolm_francisDescription
Kapiti Marine Reserve
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Real Bastard Trumpeter (Mendosoma lineatum)Observer
malcolm_francisDescription
Kapiti Marine Reserve
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New Zealand Topknot (Notoclinus fenestratus)Observer
malcolm_francisDescription
Kapiti Marine Reserve
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Striate Anglerfish (Antennarius striatus)Observer
malcolm_francisDescription
Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve
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Lined Soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus)Observer
pcaigerDescription
Not a great image, in the back of a hole.
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Pacific Gregory (Plectroglyphidodon fasciolatus)Observer
pcaigerDescription
juvenile
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Blue Knifefish (Labracoglossa nitida)Observer
pcaigerDescription
from a night dive
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Graham's Gudgeon (Grahamichthys radiatus)Observer
luca_dtDescription
Some juveniles around and also this slightly older one.
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Genus ChrysipteraObserver
malcolm_francisDescription
A new species will added in Kermadecs.
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Graham's Gudgeon (Grahamichthys radiatus)Observer
luca_dtDescription
Many juveniles down deep.
~5 - 10 m subtidal
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Trumpeters (Family Latridae)Observer
malcolm_francisDescription
A hybrid individual seen at Kapiti Island in the marine reserve by Ben Knight. First seen January 2018. Suspected to be a hybrid between two species in the same family: Chirodactylus spectabilis X Nemadactylus macropterus.
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Genus GnathophisObserver
luca_dtDescription
Cool to find one of these. Although it swam into its hole quite quickly.
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Red Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu)Observer
luca_dtDescription
Saw a couple juveniles out in the sand.
~3 - 4 cm long
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Rippled Blaasop (Pelagocephalus marki)Observer
irenemiddletonDescription
Beachcast specimen, very fresh on tideline. ~90mm TL
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New Zealand Rockling (Gaidropsarus novaezealandiae)Observer
h_chapmanDescription
Can’t think of what else it could be
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Redbanded Grubfish (Parapercis binivirgata)Observer
pcaigerDescription
Terrible photo, due to having a fisheye lens on. Seen at about 10 m deep.
Similar to P. nigrodorsalis, but the distinct bands, beginning on nape lead me to P. binivirgata.
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Yellow Weaver (Parapercis gilliesii)Observer
museumedDescription
Found rock pool, length 20cm
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Giant Oarfish (Regalecus glesne)Observer
clintonDescription
c. 4 m TL
Observation and images courtesy of Imogen Youngs.
Copyright: Imogen Youngs
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Bump-head Mola (Mola alexandrini)Observer
karenmiddlemissDescription
Seen in Waikawa Bay Marina. Sighting and photo credit Graeme Smith.
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Giant Boarfish (Paristiopterus labiosus)Observer
millamuckDescription
Hanging at the bottom of Lermontov wreck. At least 10 individuals, 36m. Could be a nursery?
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Australian Anchovy (Engraulis australis)Observer
luca_dtDescription
I think?
A school of small fish near shore. Led by a couple older individuals.
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New Zealand Black Goby (Gobiopsis atrata)Observer
simonf7532Description
Under an overhang.
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Barracouta (Thyrsites atun)Observer
millamuckDescription
Big guy about 1m long
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Tasmanian Blenny (Parablennius tasmanianus)Observer
luca_dtDescription
Interesting to find one here. It was quite skittish. Maybe they are naturally found here, or perhaps have spread a lot out of the harbour?
~5 cm long
~3 m subtidal
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Sand Stargazer (Crapatalus novaezelandiae)Observer
dave_coromandelDescription
Not sure if this is a stargazer
Possibly Crapatalus novaezelandiae
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Spotted Stargazer (Genyagnus monopterygius)Observer
peterlanglandsDescription
From stomach of a searun brown trout - about 5cm long
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Bastard Trumpeter (Latridopsis forsteri)Observer
millamuckDescription
First time seeing one of these. Gorgeous
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Richardson's Boarfish (Pentaceros richardsoni)Observer
macgregor1Description
Found this fish lying sideways in the shallow water, looking quite unhappy. Any suggestions on this species? Thanks
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Genus AcanthoclinusObserver
luca_dtDescription
I think? Tucked into a subtidal crevice.
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Common Remora (Remora remora)Observer
clintonDescription
Observation and images courtesy of Rebecca Connor.
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New Zealand Topknot (Notoclinus fenestratus)Observer
luca_dtDescription
Nice one at the edge of the reef near the sand flats.
~8 m subtidal
