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Attribution By Peter de Lange
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Associated observations

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What

New Zealand Lumpfish (Trachelochismus pinnulatus)

Observer

pjd1

Date

February 9, 2019 01:31 PM NZDT

Description

I think so. Plenty of variation in the degree of white blotching and striping seen here and at Waiteki / Waitangi.

Common in shallow rock pools, under rocks and in dead shells (often Cookia). Not often seen in seaweed choked pools.

Sympatric with Trachelochismus pinnulatus.

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