New Zealand sand stargazer
- New Zealand sand stargazer
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The New Zealand sand stargazer, Crapatalus novaezelandiae, is a southern sandfish of the family Leptoscopidae, found around New Zealand in shallow sandy areas, particularly harbours and estuaries. Its length is up to 45 cm.
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- Leptoscopidae
- Endemic marine fish of New Zealand
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