New Zealand Freshwater Fish

DSC_9597 Estuarine triplefin (Forsterygion nigripenne) head of displaying male. Similar to mottled triplefin, but has rear of first dorsal fin the same height as the second fin. Found in estuaries and river mouths in brackish water. Penetrates freshwater. Whangateau Harbour

DSC9597Estuarine triplefinForsterygionnigripenneheaddisplaying maleWhangateau Harbour