Leptoscopus macropygus (Richardson, 1846)
Estuary stargazer
Leptoscopus macropygus
photo by McDowall, R.M.

Family:  Leptoscopidae (Southern sandfishes)
Max. size:  17 cm FL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Better reference needed.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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