New Zealand Freshwater Fish

DSC_9610 Estuarine triplefin (Forsterygion nigripenne) 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

DSC9610Estuarine triplefinForsterygionnigripennedisplaying maleWhangateau Harbour