tobynz's Identifications

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What

Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora)

Observer

esterserrao

Date

February 27, 2023 02:08 AM NZDT

Place

Campbell Island / Motu Ihupuku, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Southern Royal Albatross - Photo (c) tam_topes, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by tam_topes
tobynz's ID: Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora)
Added on November 28, 2023
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Added as part of a taxon swap

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2 photos

What

Cystosphaera jacquinotii

Observer

gina-barton

Date

November 4, 2022 09:35 AM -03

Place

Antarctica (Google, OSM)
Giant Kelp - Photo (c) Pat Webster @underwaterpat, all rights reserved, uploaded by Pat Webster @underwaterpat
tobynz's ID: Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)
Added on November 21, 2023
Maverick

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What

Yelloweye Mullet (Aldrichetta forsteri)

Observer

mark_smale

Date

September 16, 2023 04:33 PM NZST

Place

Kawhia, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Yelloweye Mullet - Photo (c) Sascha Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sascha Schulz
tobynz's ID: Yelloweye Mullet (Aldrichetta forsteri)
Added on September 16, 2023
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What

Yelloweye Mullet (Aldrichetta forsteri)

Observer

mark_smale

Date

September 16, 2023 04:33 PM NZST

Place

Kawhia, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Yelloweye Mullet - Photo (c) Sascha Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sascha Schulz
tobynz's ID: Yelloweye Mullet (Aldrichetta forsteri)
Added on September 16, 2023
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What

Spotty (Notolabrus celidotus)

Observer

mark_smale

Date

September 16, 2023 04:32 PM NZST

Place

Waikato, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Spotty - Photo (c) Sascha Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sascha Schulz
tobynz's ID: Spotty (Notolabrus celidotus)
Added on September 16, 2023
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What

Australasian Snapper (Chrysophrys auratus)

Observer

emr

Date

January 28, 2019 01:09 PM NZDT

Place

Auckland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Australasian Snapper - Photo (c) ellalis, all rights reserved, uploaded by ellalis
tobynz's ID: Australasian Snapper (Chrysophrys auratus)
Added on September 5, 2023
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4 photos

What

Porbeagle (Lamna nasus)

Observer

clinton

Date

June 25, 2023 12:30 PM NZST

Place

Dorie, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Observation and images courtesy of Melissa Jones.

Porbeagle - Photo (c) mumudu, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
tobynz's ID: Porbeagle (Lamna nasus)
Added on July 3, 2023
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What

Velvet Leatherjacket (Meuschenia scabra)

Observer

oaag1993

Date

November 27, 2014 10:55 AM NZDT

Place

Northland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Velvet Leatherjacket - Photo (c) Rudolf Svensen, all rights reserved, uploaded by Rudolf Svensen
tobynz's ID: Velvet Leatherjacket (Meuschenia scabra)
Added on June 27, 2023
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What

Oblique-swimming Triplefin (Forsterygion maryannae)

Observer

oaag1993

Date

November 27, 2014 10:55 AM NZDT

Place

Northland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Common, schooling around shallow reefs.

Oblique-swimming Triplefin - Photo (c) Sascha Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sascha Schulz
tobynz's ID: Oblique-swimming Triplefin (Forsterygion maryannae)
Added on June 27, 2023
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What

Bay Prawn (Metapenaeus bennettae)

Observer

clinton

Date

March 11, 2016 10:02 AM NZDT

Place

Urupukapuka Island, Northland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

preliminary ID by Shane Ahyong, AMS

fresh frozen specimens after thawing

caught in a rock lobster pot set at 16-17 m depth by Scott and Sue Tindale

specimens donated to Auckland War Memorial Museum

Bay Prawn - Photo (c) David Riddell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David Riddell
tobynz's ID: Bay Prawn (Metapenaeus bennettae)
Added on June 27, 2023
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What

Hector's Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori)

Observer

jennysaito

Date

June 2023

Place

Kaikoura, NZ-CA, NZ (Google, OSM)
Hector's Dolphin - Photo (c) Tony Ernst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Tony Ernst
tobynz's ID: Hector's Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori)
Added on June 7, 2023
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What

Giant Snake Eel (Ophisurus serpens)

Observer

zookeeperdave

Date

May 14, 2023 07:38 AM NZST

Place

Paihia, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Giant Snake Eel - Photo (c) John Sear, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by John Sear
tobynz's ID: Giant Snake Eel (Ophisurus serpens)
Added on May 14, 2023
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What

Sea Perch (Helicolenus percoides)

Observer

smormede

Date

May 13, 2023 11:44 AM NZST

Place

Wellington harbour, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Sea Perch - Photo (c) ricjo007, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by ricjo007
tobynz's ID: Sea Perch (Helicolenus percoides)
Added on May 14, 2023
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What

Banded Morwong (Chirodactylus spectabilis)

Observer

imricchard

Date

March 13, 2023 02:30 PM NZDT

Place

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Banded Morwong - Photo (c) lcolmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by lcolmer
tobynz's ID: Banded Morwong (Chirodactylus spectabilis)
Added on May 8, 2023
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What

Scarlet Wrasse (Pseudolabrus miles)

Observer

madsbrennan

Date

May 7, 2023 11:03 AM NZST

Place

Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Does anyone know what species this is? Found amongst a group of Blue Moki in the marine reserve.

Scarlet Wrasse - Photo (c) daan_hoffmann, all rights reserved, uploaded by daan_hoffmann
tobynz's ID: Scarlet Wrasse (Pseudolabrus miles)
Added on May 7, 2023
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2 photos

What

New Zealand Draughtboard Shark (Cephaloscyllium isabella)

Observer

benknight

Date

April 29, 2023 11:57 AM NZST

Place

Rauoterangi Channel, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
New Zealand Draughtboard Shark - Photo (c) Sarah Milicich, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sarah Milicich
tobynz's ID: New Zealand Draughtboard Shark (Cephaloscyllium isabella)
Added on April 30, 2023
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What

European Perch (Perca fluviatilis)

Observer

callummccombs

Date

April 30, 2023 10:24 AM NZST

Place

Te Waipounamu/South Island, Little River, Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)
European Perch - Photo (c) Gilles San Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
tobynz's ID: European Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
Added on April 30, 2023
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What

Deepwater Burrfish (Allomycterus pilatus)

Observer

aninquistitivehobbit

Date

December 2, 2017 04:52 AM NZDT

Place

Northland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Deepwater Burrfish - Photo (c) lcolmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by lcolmer
tobynz's ID: Deepwater Burrfish (Allomycterus pilatus)
Added on April 30, 2023
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What

Silver Sweep (Scorpis lineolata)

Observer

christina261

Date

April 27, 2023 09:11 AM NZST

Place

Northland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Silver Sweep - Photo (c) Marine Explorer (Dr John Turnbull), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
tobynz's ID: Silver Sweep (Scorpis lineolata)
Added on April 29, 2023
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2 photos

What

Northern Conger (Conger monganius)

Observer

nakileigh

Date

April 23, 2023 02:11 PM NZST

Place

Ngataki 0484, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

1 seen dead on the beach in seaweed

Northern Conger - Photo (c) Ken Graham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ken Graham
tobynz's ID: Northern Conger (Conger monganius)
Added on April 24, 2023
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What

Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora)

Observer

esterserrao

Date

February 27, 2023 02:08 AM NZDT

Place

Campbell Island / Motu Ihupuku, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Southern Royal Albatross - Photo (c) Peter Shearer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Peter Shearer
tobynz's ID: Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora ssp. epomophora [inactive])
Added on April 3, 2023
Maverick
(Inactive Taxon)

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What

Oceanic Manta Ray (Mobula birostris)

Observer

clinton

Date

March 2023

Place

Missing Location

Description

One of three rays observed feeding at this spot by Corbin Paterson and the crew of the Spirit of New Zealand.

Estimated size 3 m DW.

Observation courtesy of Corbin Paterson and the Spirit of Adventure Trust.

Image copyright Corbin Paterson.

Oceanic Manta Ray - Photo (c) Programa Marino del Golfo de California, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Programa Marino del Golfo de California
tobynz's ID: Oceanic Manta Ray (Mobula birostris)
Added on March 16, 2023
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4 photos

What

Eastern Australian Salmon (Arripis trutta)

Observer

andreacala

Date

February 11, 2023 12:00 PM NZDT

Place

Muriwai Gannet Colony, Muriwai, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Eastern Australian Salmon - Photo (c) daan_hoffmann, all rights reserved, uploaded by daan_hoffmann
tobynz's ID: Eastern Australian Salmon (Arripis trutta)
Added on February 16, 2023
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6 photos

What

Blue Shark (Prionace glauca)

Observer

remi_bigonneau

Date

February 11, 2023 07:32 PM +12

Place

-44.378..., 173.180... (Google, OSM)
Blue Shark - Photo (c) Patrick Doll, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
tobynz's ID: Blue Shark (Prionace glauca)
Added on February 15, 2023
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What

Campbell Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris ssp. impavida)

Observer

remi_bigonneau

Date

February 10, 2023 07:48 AM NZDT

Place

-52.454..., 169.359... (Google, OSM)
Campbell Albatross - Photo (c) StormPetrel1, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
tobynz's ID: Campbell Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris ssp. impavida)
Added on February 15, 2023
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What

Oyster Blenny (Omobranchus anolius)

Observer

spiraea_naturephotographer

Date

January 16, 2023 01:45 PM NZDT

Place

Laingholm, Auckland 0604, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

observing with @invertebratist and @dan686

Oyster Blenny - Photo (c) Ian Shaw, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ian Shaw
tobynz's ID: Oyster Blenny (Omobranchus anolius)
Added on January 26, 2023
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3 photos

What

Short-tail Stingray (Bathytoshia brevicaudata)

Observer

naturallyotago

Date

January 24, 2023 08:46 AM NZDT

Place

Otago, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Swimming inland toward Dunedin. Briefly stopped and flushed a thornfish from the rock wall.

Short-tail Stingray - Photo (c) Nigel Marsh, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nigel Marsh
tobynz's ID: Short-tail Stingray (Bathytoshia brevicaudata)
Added on January 26, 2023
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What

Australian Droplet Tunicate (Eudistoma elongatum)

Observer

bianca_maddox

Date

January 21, 2023 01:37 PM NZDT

Place

Kerikeri 0294, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Australian Droplet Tunicate - Photo (c) bobcc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
tobynz's ID: Australian Droplet Tunicate (Eudistoma elongatum)
Added on January 22, 2023
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What

Oyster Blenny (Omobranchus anolius)

Observer

lcolmer

Date

March 15, 2022 05:31 PM NZDT

Place

Matapouri, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Oyster Blenny - Photo (c) Ian Shaw, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ian Shaw
tobynz's ID: Oyster Blenny (Omobranchus anolius)
Added on September 14, 2022
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What

Symplegma brakenhielmi

Observer

mefsnz

Date

March 9, 2022 11:52 AM UTC

Place

Manukau, NZ-AU, NZ (Google, OSM)
Symplegma brakenhielmi - Photo (c) Gaurav Patil, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Gaurav Patil
tobynz's ID: Symplegma brakenhielmi, a member of Sea Squirts (Class Ascidiacea)
Added on June 8, 2022
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