DSC_8558 Rough skate (Zearaja nasuta) detail, underside of young skate recently emerged from egg case. Occurs on sand and mud in inshore waters, and on the continental shelf down to at least 600m. Otago Harbour *
DSC_8249 Pugnose pipefish (Lissocampus filum) fawn coloured juvenile in coralline turf. Occurs mainly in rock pools beneath rocks and among turfing algae. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour *
DSC_8336 Pugnose pipefish (Lissocampus filum) chocolate coloured juvenile in coralline turf. Occurs mainly in rock pools beneath rocks and among turfing algae. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour *