DSC_2778 Thornfish (Bovichtus variegatus) concealed upside down on rock wall in tidal pool. Note long spine, or 'thorn' at upper corner of gill cover. Most abundant in the south, rare north of Cook Strait. Brighton Beach.
DSC_4243 Thornfish (Bovichtus variegatus) camouflaged on sand. Note long spine, or 'thorn' at upper corner of gill cover. Most abundant in the south, rare north of Cook Strait. Brighton Beach.
DSC_5911 Thornfish (Bovichtus variegatus) camouflaged amongst red seaweed. Note long spine, or 'thorn' at upper corner of gill cover. Most abundant in the south, rare north of Cook Strait. Brighton Beach.
