Tommyfish
📖 Overview
Buries itself in areas of broken shell and gravel with only the head exposed. Darts away and dives into the sand when disturbed.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tommyfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tommyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 6 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tommyfish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tewara-maori |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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