cdstruthers's Identifications

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What

Barracouta (Thyrsites atun)

Observer

clinton

Date

March 31, 2009 03:05 PM NZDT

Place

Bunker Islands, Foveaux Strait, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Snoek - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
cdstruthers's ID: Barracouta (Thyrsites atun)
Added on July 22, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

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8 photos

What

Epigonichthys hectori

Observer

luca_dt

Date

June 28, 2022 11:41 AM NZST

Place

Balaena Bay Northern Point (Google, OSM)

Description

Now this was a bit of a surprise.
Swam out when I lifted a rock. It then tucked into a space nearby. Very weird things. Habitat shot last. That's the spot he was in before I flipped the rock.

~4cm long
Lower intertidal.

Epigonichthys hectori - Photo (c) Luca Davenport-Thomas, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Luca Davenport-Thomas
cdstruthers's ID: Epigonichthys hectori, a member of Lancelets (Family Branchiostomatidae)
Added on June 28, 2022
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3 photos

What

Congers and Garden Eels (Family Congridae)

Observer

willjacobsmith

Date

May 30, 2022 03:16 PM NZST

Place

Cable Bay, NZ (Google, OSM)
Congers and Garden Eels - Photo (c) DavidR.808, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David R
cdstruthers's ID: Congers and Garden Eels (Family Congridae)
Added on June 26, 2022
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3 photos

What

Genus Helicolenus

Observer

amyv971

Date

June 12, 2022 12:54 PM NZST

Place

Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Island Bay, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
Helicolenus - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Phil Bendle
cdstruthers's ID: Genus Helicolenus, a member of Scorpionfishes (Family Scorpaenidae)
Added on June 26, 2022
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2 photos

What

Common Bellowsfish (Macroramphosus scolopax)

Observer

highlands

Date

June 15, 2022 03:59 PM NZST

Place

North Taranaki Bight, NZ (Google, OSM)
Common Bellowsfish - Photo (c) AcquarioVillage, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
cdstruthers's ID: Common Bellowsfish (Macroramphosus scolopax)
Added on June 26, 2022
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2 photos

What

New Zealand Rough Skate (Zearaja nasuta)

Observer

gregs

Date

November 17, 2017 12:42 PM +13

Place

Waikuku Beach, Waikuku Beach, , NZ (Google, OSM)
New Zealand Rough Skate - Photo (c) Clinton Duffy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Clinton Duffy
cdstruthers's ID: New Zealand Rough Skate (Zearaja nasuta)
Added on June 24, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

New Zealand Rough Skate (Zearaja nasuta)

Observer

tam_topes

Date

August 17, 2012

Place

Southland, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

guessing this little one is about 4-5 days old max, going off a skate I seen freshly born recently

New Zealand Rough Skate - Photo (c) Clinton Duffy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Clinton Duffy
cdstruthers's ID: New Zealand Rough Skate (Zearaja nasuta)
Added on June 24, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

14 photos

What

New Zealand Rough Skate (Zearaja nasuta)

Observer

tony_wills

Date

December 6, 2017 03:45 PM NZDT

Place

Maupuia, Wellington 6022, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

No idea what this skeleton is. Seems to have webbed feet and a long tail.

The last photo has a circular item for scale - it is 52mm outside diameter.

New Zealand Rough Skate - Photo (c) Clinton Duffy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Clinton Duffy
cdstruthers's ID: New Zealand Rough Skate (Zearaja nasuta)
Added on June 24, 2022
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Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

New Zealand Rough Skate (Zearaja nasuta)

Observer

swede_ida

Date

June 13, 2017 10:41 AM NZST

Place

Pegasus Bay, , , NZ (Google, OSM)
New Zealand Rough Skate - Photo (c) Clinton Duffy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Clinton Duffy
cdstruthers's ID: New Zealand Rough Skate (Zearaja nasuta)
Added on June 24, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

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2 photos

What

Southern Ray's Bream (Brama australis)

Observer

nichkelly

Date

May 25, 2022 11:54 AM NZST

Place

Harington Point Rd, cnr Pipikaretu Rd, Otakou 9077, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

A huge number, 100+ washed up on the beach!

Southern Ray's Bream - Photo (c) Ali Mathias, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ali Mathias
cdstruthers's ID: Southern Ray's Bream (Brama australis)
Added on May 26, 2022
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What

Threadfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)

Observer

tobynz

Date

May 24, 2022 03:26 PM NZST

Place

Rangaunu Bay, NZ (Google, OSM)
Threadfin Butterflyfish - Photo (c) zsispeo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
cdstruthers's ID: Threadfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)
Added on May 25, 2022
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What

Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)

Observer

ralfmagee

Date

March 1, 2013

Place

Bathurst Channel, Tasmania (Google, OSM)
Australian Red Cod - Photo (c) Dr Elodie Camprasse, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dr Elodie Camprasse
cdstruthers's ID: Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)
Added on May 18, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon split

Photos / Sounds

What

Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)

Observer

sascha_schulz

Date

December 21, 2016

Place

Victoria, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Australian Red Cod - Photo (c) Dr Elodie Camprasse, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dr Elodie Camprasse
cdstruthers's ID: Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)
Added on May 18, 2022
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Added as part of a taxon split

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What

Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)

Observer

sascha_schulz

Date

December 29, 2017 08:42 AM AEDT

Place

Victoria, Australia (Google, OSM)
Australian Red Cod - Photo (c) Dr Elodie Camprasse, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dr Elodie Camprasse
cdstruthers's ID: Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)
Added on May 18, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon split

Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)

Observer

bexlloyd

Date

January 2, 2018 02:33 PM AEDT

Place

Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

no idea!

Australian Red Cod - Photo (c) Dr Elodie Camprasse, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dr Elodie Camprasse
cdstruthers's ID: Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)
Added on May 18, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon split

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)

Observer

christophermark

Date

January 10, 2018 02:58 PM AEDT

Place

Victoria, Australia (Google, OSM)
Australian Red Cod - Photo (c) Dr Elodie Camprasse, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dr Elodie Camprasse
cdstruthers's ID: Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)
Added on May 18, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon split

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)

Observer

acanthaster

Date

April 29, 2018 09:28 AM AEST

Place

Tasmania, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Bicheno - Deep reef north of marine park

Australian Red Cod - Photo (c) Dr Elodie Camprasse, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dr Elodie Camprasse
cdstruthers's ID: Australian Red Cod (Pseudophycis palmata)
Added on May 18, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon split
Ray-finned Fishes

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4 photos

What

Ray-finned Fishes (Class Actinopterygii)

Observer

dave_holland

Date

April 24, 2022 08:34 AM NZST

Place

Ocean View, Dunedin, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

one single one washed up in the tide line amoung the shrimp things.

Pink Clingfish - Photo (c) ryan_slattery, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by ryan_slattery
cdstruthers's ID: Pink Clingfish (Modicus minimus)
Added on May 05, 2022
Leading

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5 photos

What

Genus Notolabrus

Observer

shaun-lee

Date

April 27, 2022 03:17 PM NZST

Place

Waikato, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Help, I cant figure this fish out.

Crimsonband Wrasse - Photo (c) acanthaster, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by acanthaster
cdstruthers's ID: Crimsonband Wrasse (Notolabrus gymnogenis)
Added on May 01, 2022
Leading

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What

Atlantic Torpedo (Tetronarce nobiliana)

Observer

lotte

Date

October 26, 2017 10:27 AM +13

Place

Tawharanui Regional Park, Tawharanui Peninsula, Auckland, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

Torpedo ray? Dead on beach

Atlantic Torpedo - Photo (c) Gonzalo Mucientes Sandoval, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Gonzalo Mucientes Sandoval
cdstruthers's ID: Atlantic Torpedo (Tetronarce nobiliana)
Added on April 27, 2022
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Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Banded Morwong (Chirodactylus spectabilis)

Observer

luca_dt

Date

April 21, 2022 04:26 PM NZST

Place

Mermaids kitchen (Google, OSM)

Description

In a cave

~15cm long
~2m subtidal

Banded Morwong - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jaco Grundling
cdstruthers's ID: Banded Morwong (Chirodactylus spectabilis)
Added on April 26, 2022
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What

Marblefish (Aplodactylus arctidens)

Observer

luca_dt

Date

April 21, 2022 04:46 PM NZST

Place

Mermaids kitchen (Google, OSM)
Marblefish - Photo (c) Ian Shaw, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ian Shaw
cdstruthers's ID: Marblefish (Aplodactylus arctidens)
Added on April 26, 2022
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5 photos

What

Southern Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena papillosa)

Observer

luca_dt

Date

April 21, 2022 05:00 PM NZST

Place

Mermaids kitchen (Google, OSM)

Description

Hiding in the loose algae near shore.

~12cm long
Shallow subtidal

Southern Red Scorpionfish - Photo (c) Jean Roger, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Jean Roger
cdstruthers's ID: Southern Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena papillosa)
Added on April 26, 2022
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3 photos

What

New Zealand Thornfish (Bovichtus variegatus)

Observer

luca_dt

Date

April 21, 2022 04:30 PM NZST

Place

Mermaids kitchen (Google, OSM)

Description

Amazing colours on this one. in a cave

~20cm long
~2m subtidal

New Zealand Thornfish - Photo (c) sarahmilicich, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by sarahmilicich
cdstruthers's ID: New Zealand Thornfish (Bovichtus variegatus)
Added on April 26, 2022
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3 photos

What

Benham's Streamerfish (Agrostichthys parkeri)

Observer

jacog

Date

March 28, 2022 04:58 PM HST

Place

Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Posted by local on community group.

Benham's Streamerfish - Photo (c) Mark Anderson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Mark Anderson
cdstruthers's ID: Benham's Streamerfish (Agrostichthys parkeri)
Added on April 12, 2022
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Ray-finned Fishes

Photos / Sounds

What

Ray-finned Fishes (Class Actinopterygii)

Observer

benknight

Date

March 30, 2022 08:20 AM +13

Place

Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
Sea Mullet - Photo (c) Ian Banks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ian Banks
cdstruthers's ID: Sea Mullet (Mugil cephalus)
Added on April 12, 2022
Leading

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4 photos

What

Genus Hypoplectrodes

Observer

lcolmer

Date

April 9, 2022 11:04 AM NZST

Place

Northland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Hypoplectrodes - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Phil Bendle
cdstruthers's ID: Genus Hypoplectrodes, a member of Anthiases (Family Anthiadidae)
Added on April 12, 2022
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3 photos

What

Australian Bonito (Sarda australis)

Observer

lcolmer

Date

April 9, 2022 01:24 PM NZST

Place

Northland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Was very surprised to see these.

Australian Bonito - Photo (c) Sascha Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sascha Schulz
cdstruthers's ID: Australian Bonito (Sarda australis)
Added on April 12, 2022
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What

Banded Morwong (Chirodactylus spectabilis)

Observer

psmythe

Date

March 7, 2018 11:14 PM +11

Place

Tasmania, Australia (Google, OSM)
Banded Morwong - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jaco Grundling
cdstruthers's ID: Banded Morwong (Chirodactylus spectabilis)
Added on March 16, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Banded Morwong (Chirodactylus spectabilis)

Observer

donnacha

Date

February 23, 2018 12:38 PM NZDT

Place

Thames-Coromandel, NZ-WK, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

Shore dive from Hahei Beach outside marine reserve

Banded Morwong - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jaco Grundling
cdstruthers's ID: Banded Morwong (Chirodactylus spectabilis)
Added on March 16, 2022
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

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