New Zealand Ghoul [Tetraroge bispinosa]
Description
The New Zealand Ghoul is a species endemic to the waters around New Zealand. It can be found in a variety of habitats, from rocky reefs to sandy bottoms. This species is known for its camouflage abilities, similar to other species in the Tetraroge genus. It also possesses venomous spines, which it uses for defense against predators.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Velvetfishes
Aploactinidae
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| Genus |
Tetraroge
Tetraroge
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