Tommyfish (Limnichthys polyactis)

Scientific name: Limnichthys polyactis Nelson, 1978

The Tommyfish (Limnichthys polyactis) is a marine fish of the family Creediidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, endemic to New Zealand.

Biology

Buries itself in areas of broken shell and gravel with only the head exposed. Darts away and dives into the sand when disturbed.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Limnichthys polyactis
Family
Creediidae (Sandburrowers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.2
Depth range
0–6 m (0–20 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 6 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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