DSC_8970 Crested blenny (Parablennius laticlavius) often seen resting on a rock face in the open. They will dart into a hole 'tail first' if frightened, sitting near the entrance with just their head showing. Most common in the north, and usually shallower than 20m. Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh *
DSC_9002 Crested blenny (Parablennius laticlavius) often seen resting on a rock face in the open. They will dart into a hole 'tail first' if frightened, sitting near the entrance with just their head showing. Most common in the north, and usually shallower than 20m. Nordic Bay, Leigh Coast *
DSC_5933 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 *
