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Gaidropsarus novaezealandiae (Hector, 1874) New Zealand ling |
| Family: | Gaidropsaridae (Rocklings) | |||
| Max. size: | 24.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 500 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and south of Tasmania. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 56-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 50-59; Vertebrae: 46-49. First dorsal reduced to a single ray followed by a band of brush-like filaments; second dorsal with 55-69 soft rays; gill rakers rudimentary (Ref. 9003). Caudal fin rounded. Dark brownish grey to reddish brown, paler below, sometimes with yellowish tinge (Ref. 9003). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rock pools and shallow coastal waters; secretive species (Ref. 30464). Feeds on small invertebrates and fish (Ref. 9003). Probably nocturnal (Ref. 9003). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||