N.Z. Native Marine Fish
A guide to some of the common Flaura and Flora from around the N.Z. coastline, and keeping them in aquariums.
Longnose Weedfish
Compressed body, very long snout which is pointed. First dorsal fin is tall, short based and arises just behind the eyes. Colour varies from reddish to brown, usually with complex markings. Grows...
Mado
Atypichthys latus
Monoplex whelk
Monoplex australasiaeThe monoplex whelk is easily recognised as it has a hairy external skin and the shell opening is beautifully marked with orange and brown stripes.
New Zealand Demoiselle
Two spot Demoiselle Chromis dispulis
New Zealand Pot Bellied Sea Horse
One of the largest seahorses with a large stomach. Their bodies are well camouflaged, with colours in individuals ranging from brown, yellow, grey, white, orange or mottled, with dark spots and...
New Zealand rockfish
Veryeasy fish to keep but predatory, can be found under rocks above the low tide mark.
Nudibranch - Clown
The Clown Nudibranch has a white body which is patterned with orange and purple spots on its back. The gills and rhinophores are crimson-purple in color. They grow up to 60 mm in length.
Nudibranch - Gem
It is a brownish colour with blue spots on a brown background, the gills are tipped with blue and it has a pronounced skirt on its edge.
Nudibranch - Tritonia.
Usually pale to deep orange, this nudibranch has a row of gills on either side of its body. It grows up to 12cm.
Nudibranch - Variable Dorid
It has many colour variations between white, brown and black.
Nudibranch Warty sea slug
Warty sea slug Archidoris WellingtonensisDifficulty:MediumDescription:The largest of our nudibranchs and may grow up to 12 cm long. Dull yellow to brown body with the back covered in large warty...
Octopus huttoni
Octopus huttoni, Octopus (Smaller)OCTOPUS HUTTONI INVERTEBRATEThe smaller octopus - octopus huttoni are usually seen about the size of your fist, and tend to be more frequently sighted on night...
Orange clinid
Body orangey brown with variegated markings, white stripe on forehead. The body is flattened to resemble a piece of seaweed. Grows to 10.5 cm.