Underwater Photography of Notorynchus cepedianus (Broadnose Seven Gill Shark) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Notorynchus cepedianus (Broadnose Seven Gill Shark) Family: Hexanchidae (Cow Sharks). Maori Name: Tuatini. Distribution: All Oceans. Occurrence: Common in New Zealand. Size: Average 300cm. Food: Fish and Squid.

Carcharodon carcharias (Great White Shark) Photography of the Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Lamnidae (mackerel sharks) Other Names: Mako Taniwha, Mango Taniwha, Mango Ureroa

Underwater Photography of Isurus oxyrinchus (Mako Shark) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Isurus oxyrinchus (Mako Shark) Family: Lamnidae (mackerel sharks). Distribution: Cold Temperate to tropical waters of all seas. Occurrence: Common. Size: Big Food: Wide variety of Fishes, Marine Mammals, Birds, Squids and carrion.

Underwater Photography of Cephaloscyllium isabellum (Carpet Shark) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Cephaloscyllium isabellum (Carpet Shark) Family: Scyliorhinidae (Catsharks). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Common. Size: 100cm. Food: Fish,krill,crabs, crayfish, octopus and squid.

Galeocerdo cuvier (Tiger Shark) Underwater Photography of Tiger Sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem or Whaler Sharks) Distribution: Circumglobal in tropical and temperate seas.

Carcharhinus albimarginatus (Silvertip Shark) Underwater Photography of Silvertip Sharks (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem or Whaler Sharks) Distributuion: Indo-Pacific

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos (Grey Reef Shark) Underwater Photography of the Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Elasmobranchii (Sharks and rays) Order: Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Other Names: Blacktail reef shark Distribution: Indo-West Pacific to Central Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Carcharhinus brachyurus (Bronze Whaler Shark) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Carcharhinus brachyurus (Bronze Whaler Shark). Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem or Whaler Sharks). Maori Name : Horopekepeka. Distribution:All Oceans. Occurrence: Common in New Zealand, particularly in warmer Northern waters. Size: Average 300cm. Food: Active predators, omnivorous.

Underwater Photography of Carcharhinus galapagensis (Galapagos Shark) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Carcharhinus galapagensis (Galapagos Shark). Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem or Whaler Sharks). Distribution:All Oceans. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: Average 300cm. Food: Active predators, omnivorous.

Carcharhinus obscurus (Dusky Shark) Underwater Photography of the Dusky Shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks) Distribution: Widespread in warm temperate and tropical seas Occurrence: Northland, New Zealand

Underwater Photography of Prionace glauca (Blue Shark) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Prionace glauca (Blue Shark) Maori: Mangō Pounamu Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem or Whaler Sharks) Distribution: All Oceans. Occurrence: Common in New Zealand, particularly in warmer Northern waters. Size: Average 300cm. Food: Active predators, omnivorous.

Triaenodon obesus (Whitetip Reef Shark) Underwater Photography of the Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Sphyrna lewini (Scalloped Hammerhead) Underwater Photography of Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks ( Sphyrna lewini) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) Family: Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead Sharks) Distribution: Circumglobal in coastal warm temperate and tropical seas.

(Sphyrna zygaena) Smooth Hammerhead Shark Underwater Photography of the Smooth Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna zygaena) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) Family: Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead Sharks) Maori Name: Kakere, Mango-Pare Distribution: Widespread in temperate and tropical seas. Occurrence: Northland to Cook Straight, New Zealand.

Torpedo fairchildi (Electric Ray) Underwater Photography of Torpedo fairchildi (Electric Ray). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Torpedinidae (Electric Rays) Distribution: Endemic to New Zealand. Occurrence: Found on the continental shelf and upper slope to depths greater than 1100m Biology: Feeds on fish, probably at night, Ovoviviparous

Underwater Photography of Dasyatis brevicaudata (Short-tailed Stingray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Dasyatis brevicaudata (Short-tailed Stingray). Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays). Maori Name: Whai. Distribution: Temperate and warm seas worldwide. Occurrence: Common in New Zealand waters.. Size: Average 200cm. Food: Bottom living molluscs and invertebrates.

Underwater Photography of Dasyatis thetidis (Long-tailed Stingray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Dasyatis thetidis (Long-tailed Stingray). Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays). Maori Name: Whai. Distribution: Temperate and warm seas worldwide. Occurrence: Common in New Zealand waters. Size: Average 200cm. Food: Bottom living molluscs and invertebrates.

Aetobatus ocellatus (Whitespotted Eagle Ray) Underwater Photography of the Whitespotted eagle ray (Aetobatus ocellatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Elasmobranchii (Sharks and rays) Order: Myliobatiformes (Stingrays) Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays) Other Names: Beaked Eagle Ray, Bonnet Skate, Duckbill Eagle-ray, Duckbill Ray, Eagle Ray, Flying Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Spotted Eagle Ray, Spotted Eagle-ray, White-spotted Eagle Ray Distribution: Indo-West and Central Pacific.

Mobula birostris (Giant oceanic manta ray) Photography of the Giant oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Maori name: Te Whai Rahi Class: Elasmobranchii (Sharks and rays) Order: Myliobatiformes (Stingrays) Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays) Other Names: Giant manta ray, Oceanic manta ray. Distribution: Circumglobal.

Mobula mobular (Giant Devil Ray) Underwater Photography of the Giant Devil Ray (Mobula mobular) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Elasmobranchii (Sharks and rays) Order: Myliobatiformes (Stingrays) Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays) Other Names: Devil Fish Distribution: Circumglobal.

Underwater Photography of Myliobatis tenuicaudatus (Eagle Ray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Myliobatis tenuicaudatus (Eagle Ray). Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle Rays). Maori Name: Whai keo. Distribution: Temperate and warm seas worldwide. Occurrence: Common in New Zealand waters. Size: Average 100 cm. Food: Molluscs and invertebrates.

Neotrygon trigonoides (New Caledonian Masked Ray) Underwater Photography of the New Caledonian Masked Ray (Neotrygon trigonoides) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class:Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays) Order: Myliobatiformes (Stingrays) Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays)

Anguilla dieffenbachii (Longfin eel) Underwater Photography of the Longfin eel (Anguilla dieffenbachii) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and morays) Family: Anguillidae (Freshwater eels) Māori Name: tuna Distribution: Southwest Pacific, endemic to New Zealand.

Echidna nebulosa (Starry moray) Underwater Photography of the Starry moray (Echidna nebulosa ) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and morays) Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels) Other Names: Bosch's Reef-eel, Clouded Eel, Clouded Moray, Clouded Reef Eel, Snowflake Moray, Starry Eel Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Enchelycore ramosa (Mosaic Moray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Enchelycore ramosa (Mosaic Moray). Family: Muraenidae (Moray Eels). Distribution: Found in warm seas worldwide. Occurrence: Common in northern New Zealand waters, mainly offshore islands. Size: 180 cm. Food: crabs and fishes.

Underwater Photography of Gymnothorax eurostus (Abbotts moray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Gymnothorax eurostus (Abbotts moray). Family: Muraenidae (Moray Eels). Distribution: Indo Pacific. Occurrence: Recorded at the Kermadec Islands, Rare.

Gymnothorax javanicus (Giant Moray) Underwater Photography of the Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and morays) Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Gymnothorax meleagris (Whitemouth Moray) Underwater Photography of the Whitemouth Moray (Gymnothorax meleagris) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and morays) Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels) Other Names: Turkey Moray, Guineafowl moray Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Gymnothorax nublis (Grey Moray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Gymnothorax nubilus (Grey Moray). Family: Muraenidae (Moray Eels). Distribution: Found in warm seas worldwide. Occurrence: Common in northern New Zealand waters, mainly offshore islands. Size: 100 cm. Food: crabs and fishes.

Underwater Photography of Gymnothorax obesus (Speckled Moray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Gymnothorax obesus (Speckled Moray). Family: Muraenidae (Moray Eels). Distribution: Three King Islands to the East Cape. Occurrence: Common, mainly offshore islands. Size: 200 cm.

Underwater Photography of Gymnothorax prasinus (Yellow Moray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Gymnothorax prasinus (Yellow Moray). Family: Muraenidae (Moray Eels). Maori Name : Puharakeke. Distribution: Found in warm seas worldwide. Occurrence: Common in northern New Zealand waters, Cape Reinga to Hawke Bay. Size: 150 cm. Food: crabs, shrimps and small fishes.

Underwater Photography of Gymnothorax prionodon (Mottled Moray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Gymnothorax prionodon (Mottled Moray). Family: Muraenidae (Moray Eels). Distribution: Found in warm seas worldwide. Occurrence: Common in northern New Zealand waters, mainly offshore islands. Size: 100 cm. Food: crabs, shrimps and small fishes.

Underwater Photography of Gymnothorax thyrsoideus (White-Eyed Moray) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Gymnothorax thyrsoideus (White-Eyed Moray). Family: Muraenidae (Moray Eels). Distribution: Pacific and Indian Oceans. Occurrence: Recorded at the Kermadec Islands, Rare. Size: 100 cm. Food: crabs and fishes.

Underwater Photography of Ophisurus serpens (Snake Eel) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Ophisurus serpens (Snake Eel). Family: Ophichthidae (Snake Eels). Distribution: Eastern Atlantic, western Mediterranean, western Indian Ocean, western Pacific, and the north east coast of North Island in New Zealand. . Occurrence: Common in Northern New Zealand.

Conger verreauxi (Common Conger Eel) Underwater Photography of the common conger eel (Conger verreauxi) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Maori Name: Ngoiro Family: Congridae (Conger Eels). Distribution; Eastern Indian Ocean, Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. Occurrence: New Zealand; Chatham and Snares Islands. Size: Up to 200cm.

Underwater Photography of Gorgasia japonica (Garden Eel) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Gorgasia japonica (Garden Eel). Family: Congridae (Conger Eels). Distribution: Northwest and Southwest Pacific: Antitropical. Northwest Pacific: Hachijojima and Hachijokojima, Japan. Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. Occurrence: Rare.

Heteroconger hassi (Spotted Garden Eel) Underwater Photography of the Spotted Garden Eel (Heteroconger hassi) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Anguilliformes (Eels and morays) Family: Congridae (Conger and garden eels) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Galaxias argenteus (Giant kokopu). Underwater Photography of Giant Kokopu (Galaxias argenteus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Osmeriformes (Smelts). Family: Galaxiidae Distribution: Endemic ICUN Status: Vulnerable.

Galaxias cobitinis (Lowland longjaw galaxias) Underwater Photography of the Lowland longjaw galaxias (Galaxias cobitinis) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Osmeriformes (Smelts). Family: Galaxiidae Distribution: Endemic ICUN Status: Critically Endangered

Galaxias eldoni (Eldon’s galaxias) Underwater Photography of Eldon’s galaxias (Galaxias eldoni) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Osmeriformes (Smelts). Family: Galaxiidae Distribution: Endemic ICUN Status: Critically Endangered

Galaxias pullus (Dusky galaxias) Underwater Photography of the Dusky galaxias (Galaxias pullus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Osmeriformes (Smelts). Family: Galaxiidae Distribution: Endemic ICUN Status: Critically Endangered

Galaxias fasciatus (Banded kokopu) Underwater Photography of Banded kokopu (Galaxias fasciatus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Osmeriformes (Smelts). Family: Galaxiidae Distribution: Endemic ICUN Status: Least concerned

Saurida gracilis (Slender Lizardfish) Underwater Photography of the Slender Lizardfish (Saurida gracilis) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes). Distribution: Kermadecs,. Occurrence: First record for New Zealand.

Saurida nebulosa (Nebulous Lizardfish) Underwater Photography of the Nebulous Lizardfish (Saurida nebulosa) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Aulopiformes (Grinners) Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) Subfamily: Harpadontinae Other Names: Clouded lizardfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Synodus binotatus (Twospot Lizardfish) Underwater Photography of the Twospot Lizardfish (Synodus binotatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Aulopiformes (Grinners) Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) Subfamily: Synodontinae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Synodus capricornis (Capricorn lizardfish) Underwater Photography of the Capricorn lizardfish (Synodus capricornis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Aulopiformes (Grinners) Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) Subfamily: Synodontinae Distribution: Pacific Ocean

Synodus dermatogenys (Clearfin Lizardfish) Underwater Photography of the Clearfin Lizardfish Synodus dermatogenys by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes). Other Names: Sand lizardfish or Variegated lizardfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific Occurrence: Kermadecs, First record for New Zealand.

Underwater Photography of Synodus doaki (Red lizardfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Synodus doaki (Red lizardfish). Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes). Distribution :Indo-Pacific Oceans. Occurrence: Rare, Kermadec Islands, Cape Reinga to Mokohinau Islands. Size: 25 cm. Food: Crabs, shrimps and small fishes.

Synodus rubromarmoratus (Redmarbled lizardfish) Underwater Photography of the Redmarbled lizardfish (Synodus rubromarmoratus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Aulopiformes (Grinners) Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Synodus variegatus (Reef Lizardfish) Underwater Photography of the Dusky Anemonefish (Amphiprion melanopus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Aulopiformes (Grinners) Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) Other Names: Variegated Lizardfish, Engleman's Lizardfish, Reef Lizardfish, Scaly-cheek Lizardfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Recorded from New Zealand.

Underwater Photography of Lotella rhacinus (Rock Cod) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Lotella rhacinus (Rock Cod). Family: Moridae (Morid Cods). Distribution : Southeastern Australia, Tasmania, the Great Australian Bight and northwards up the south western Australia coasts and New Zealand. Occurrence: Rare, Kermadec Islands, Three Kings to Stewart Island, Chatham Islands. Size: 40 cm. Food: Nocturnal, small fishes crabs and shrimps.

Pseudophycis barbata (Southern Bastard cod) Underwater Photography of Southern Bastard cod (Pseudophycis barbata) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Moridae (Morid Cods). Distribution : Southwest Pacific: Around New Zealand and Australia, from Sydney to Perth, although apparently rare in the west. Occurrence: Most common from Hawke Bay South. Size: 65 cm. Food: Nocturnal, small fishes crabs and shrimps.

Phyllophryne scortea (Smooth Anglerfish) Underwater Photography of the Smooth Anglerfish (Phyllophryne scortea) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) Family: Antennariidae (Frogfishes) Other Names: Smooth Frogfish, White-spotted Anglerfish Distribution: Endemic to southern Australia.

Underwater Photography of Dellichthys morelandi (Urchin clingfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Dellichthys morelandi (Urchin clingfish). Family: Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes). Distribution : Endemic. Occurrence: Endemic, Three Kings to Stewart Island; Chatham Islands. Size: 7 cm. Food: Tube feet of Urchins.

Trachelochismus aestuarium (Estuary Clingfish) Underwater Photographs of the Estuary Clingfish (Trachelochismus aestuarium) by New Zealand Underwater Photojournalist and Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Gobiesocidae Distribution: Endemic Size: 2.5cm.

Trachelochismus melobesia (Striped clingfish) Underwater Photography of the Striped clingfish (Trachelochismus melobesia). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Gobiesocidae Distribution: Endemic Size: 2cm.

Kermadec Clingfish (Undescribed) Underwater Photographs of the undescribed Kermadec Clingfish by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes) Occurrence: Endemic; Kermadecs

Underwater Photography of Optivus elongatus (Slender roughy) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Optivus elongatus (Slender roughy). Family: Trachichthyidae (Roughies). Maori Name: Puramorehu. Distribution: Western Pacific Ocean. Occurrence: Three Kings to Cook Strait; Chatham Islands. Size: 12 cm. Food: Nocturnal, planktonic crustaceans.

Underwater Photography of Centroberyx affinis (Golden Snapper) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Centroberyx affinis (Golden Snapper). Family: Berycidae (Alfonsinos). Maori Name: Koarea. Distribution: South-eastern Australia and New Zealand. Occurrence: Kermadecs, Three Kings to Foveaux Strait. Size: 55 cm. Food: Large Plankton and small fishes.

Centroberyx gerrardi (Bight Redfish) Underwater Photography of the Bight Redfish (Centroberyx gerrardi) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Beryciformes (Sawbellies) Family: Berycidae (Alfonsinos) Other Names: Golden Snapper, King Snapper, Nannygai, Red Snapper, Redfish, Redfish Nannygai Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia

Myripristis berndti (Bigscale Soliderfish) Underwater Photography of Bigscale Soliderfish (Myripristis berndti) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Beryciformes (Sawbellies) Family: Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific and Eastern Pacific. Other Names: Blotcheye soldierfish

Myripristis pralinia (Scarlet Soldierfish) Underwater Photography of the Scarlet Soldierfish (Myripristis pralinia) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Beryciformes (Sawbellies) Family: Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes) Other Names: Bigeye Soldierfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Neoniphon sammara (Spotfin Squirrelfish) Underwater Photography of the Spotfin Squirrelfish (Neoniphon sammara) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Beryciformes (Sawbellies) Family: Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes) Other Names: Sammara squirrelfish, blood-spot squirrelfish, armed squirrel-fish and the javelin squirrelfish. Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Sargocentron caudimaculatum (Tailspot Squirrelfish) Underwater Photography of the Tailspot Squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Beryciformes (Sawbellies) Family: Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes) Other Names: Silverspot squirrelfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Sargocentron diadema (Crown squirrelfish) Underwater Photography of the Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Beryciformes (Sawbellies) Family: Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes) Subfamily: Holocentrinae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Zeus faber (John dory) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Zeus faber (John dory). Family: Zeidae (Dories). Maori Name: Kuparu. Distribution: Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean, Black Sea, Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. Occurrence: Three Kings to Foveaux Strait; Chatham Islands. Size: 55 cm. Food: Carnivorous, small schooling fish and reef fishes.

Aulostomus chinensis (Trumpetfish). Underwater Photographs of the Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Aulostomidae (Trumpetfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Hawaii and the Easter Island, north to southern Japan south to Lord Howe Island. Food: Carnivorous, small fishes and crustaceans.

Underwater Photography of Fistularia commersonii (Smooth flutemouth) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Fistularia commersonii (Smooth flutemouth). Family: Fistulariidae (Flutemouths). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands, North eastern New Zealand.. Size: 160 cm. Food: Carnivorous, small fishes and crustaceans.

Hippocampus breviceps (Shorthead Seahorse) Underwater Photography of the Shorthead Seahorse (Hippocampus breviceps) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and seahorses) Family: Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) Other Names: knobby seahorse, Short-headed seahorse or Short-snouted seahorse Distribution: Endemic to South West Australia: Indo-Pacific

Phycodurus eques (Leafy Seadragon) Underwater Photography of the Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and seahorses) Family: Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) Other Names: Glauert's Sea-dragon, Leafy Sea-dragon Distribution: Endemic to southern Australia: Eastern Indian Ocean

Stigmatopora nigra (Black Pipefish) Underwater Photography of the Black Pipefish (Stigmatopora nigra) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order:Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and seahorses) Family: Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) Other Names: Wide-bodied pipefish Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand.

Neosebastes bougainvillii (Gulf gurnard perch) Underwater Photography of the Gulf gurnard perch (Neosebastes bougainvillii) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and flatheads) Family: Neosebastidae (Gurnard scorpionfishes) Other Names: Gulf Gurnard Scorpionfish, Gulf Perch Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.

Helicolenus percoides (Jock Stewart, Sea Perch) Underwater Photography of Jock Stewart, Sea Perch (Helicolenus percoides) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Sebastidae (Rockfishes) Distribution: Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand. Occurrence: Most common south of Cook Strait. Size: 156 cm. Food: Carnivorous, small fishes and crustaceans.

Dendrochirus zebra (Zebra lionfish) Underwater Photography of the Zebra lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and flatheads) Family: Scorpaenidae(Scorpionfishes or rockfishes) Subfamily: Pteroinae Other Names: Zebra turkeyfish Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Pterois volitins (Lionfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Pterois volitins (Lionfish). Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands has been recorded at the Poor Knights. Size: 45 cm. Food: Carnivorous, small fishes, crabs and shrimp.

Underwater Photography of Scorpaena cardinalis (Northern Scorpionfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Scorpaena cardinalis (Northern Scorpionfish). Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes). Maori Name: Matuawhapuku. Distribution: Western Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Occurrence: Kermadecs, Three Kings to the Eastcape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous, small fishes, crabs, shrimps and octopus.

Underwater Photography of Scorpaena papillosa (Dwarf scorpionfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Scorpaena papillosa (Dwarf scorpionfish). Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes). Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand Occurrence: Three Kings to the Snares; Chatham Islands. Size: 25 cm. Food: Carnivorous, hermit crabs, crabs and shrimps.

Scorpaenopsis possi (Poss's scorpionfish) Underwater Photography of Poss's scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis possi) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and flatheads) Family: Scorpaenidae(Scorpionfishes or rockfishes) Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Ameiurus nebulosus (Brown bullhead catfish) Underwater Photography of the Brown bullhead catfish (Ameiurus nebulosus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Siluriformes (Catfish) Family: Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes) Distribution: Invasive Species in New Zealand -Lake Taupo, widespread in the Waikato River system, but are also found in Northland and there are two isolated populations in the South Island.

Pseudanthias pascalus (Purple Queen) Underwater Photography of the Purple Queen (Pseudanthias pascalus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Subfamily: Anthiadinae Other Names: Amethyst anthias Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Pseudanthias pictilis (Painted anthias) Underwater Photography of the Painted anthias (Pseudanthias pictilis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Subfamily: Anthiadinae Distribution: Western Pacific.

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia (Squarespot Anthias) Underwater Photography of the Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Other Names: Pink square anthias, or Squarespot fairy basslet Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Pseudanthias squamipinnis (Scalefin Anthias) Underwater Photography of the Scalefin Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Serranidae Subfamily: Anthiadinae Other Names: Sea Goldie, lyretail coralfish, lyretail anthias

Serranocirrhitus latus (Hawk Anthias) Underwater Photography of the Hawk Anthias (Serranocirrhitus latus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Subfamily: Anthiadinae Other Names: Hawkfish Anthias, Fathead anthias, or sunburst anthias Distribution: Western Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Acanthistius cinctus (Yellow banded perch) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Acanthistius cinctus (Yellow banded perch). Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Rare on the mainland, Cape Reinga to Great Barrier Island. Size: 60 cm. Food: Carnivorous, fishes.

Underwater Photography of Aulacocephalus temmincki (Gold-ribbon grouper) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Aulacocephalus temmincki (Gold-ribbon grouper). Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Indo-West Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Rare on the mainland, Cape Reinga to Poor knights Islands. Size: 40 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Underwater Photography of Caesioperca ledidoptera (Butterfly perch) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Caesioperca ledidoptera (Butterfly perch). Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Maori Name: Oia. Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Three Kings to the Snares; Chatham Islands. Size: 40 cm. Food: Planktivorous, small crustaceans and salps.

Callanthias australis (Northern splendid perch). Underwater Photography of Callanthias australis (Northern splendid perch). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Western Pacific: off New Zealand and temperate waters off Australia; also known from one collection made northeast of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, and from one collection in the Chesterfield Island region of the Coral Sea; may reach Indonesian waters. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Castle Point and Wesport. Size: 30 cm. Food: Plankton, crustaceans.

Callanthias australis (Northern splendid perch). Underwater Photography of Callanthias australis (Northern splendid perch). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Western Pacific: off New Zealand and temperate waters off Australia; also known from one collection made northeast of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, and from one collection in the Chesterfield Island region of the Coral Sea; may reach Indonesian waters. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Castle Point and Wesport. Size: 30 cm. Food: Plankton, crustaceans.

Underwater Photography of Caprodon longimanus (Pink maomao) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Caprodon longimanus (Pink maomao). Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Maori Name: Matata. Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Hawke Bay. Size: 55 cm. Food: Plankton and salps.

Caprodon longimanus (Rare Colour Variety) Pink maomao. Underwater Photography of Caprodon longimanus (Pink maomao) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Maori Name: Matata. Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Hawke Bay. Size: 55 cm. Food: Plankton and salps.

Cephalopholis argus (Peacock Hind Grouper) Underwater Photography of the Peacock Hind Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Subfamily: Epinephelinae Other Names: Roi, bluespotted grouper, argus grouper, peacock hind or celestial grouper Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Epinephelus daemelii (Spotted black grouper) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Epinephelus daemelii (Spotted black grouper). Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Rare on the Mainland. Three Kings to Cook Strait and Westport. Size: 200 cm. Food: Carnivorous, crabs and fish.

Epinephelus hexagonatus (Starspotted Grouper) Underwater Photography of the Starspotted Grouper (Epinephelus hexagonatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Subfamily: Epinephelinae Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Epinephelus maculatus (Highfin Grouper) Underwater Photography of the Highfin Grouper (Epinephelus maculatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses, Groupers and Fairy basslets) Other Names: Blackfin Cod, Bloch's Rockcod, Brown-spotted Rock-cod, Marbled Rock Cod, Marbled Rockcod, Marbled Rock-cod, Spotted Rockcod, Spotty Cod, Trout Cod Distribution: South Pacific Ocean.

Epinephelus merra (Dwarf Spotted Grouper) Underwater Photography of the Dwarf Spotted Grouper (Epinephelus merra) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Subfamily: Epinephelinae Other Names: Honeycomb grouper or dwarf spotted rockcod. Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Epinephelus tauvina (Greasy Grouper) Underwater Photography of the Greasy Grouper (Epinephelus tauvina) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses, Groupers and Fairy basslets) Other Names: Arabian grouper Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Grammistes sexlineatus (Sixline soapfish) Underwater Photography of the Sixline soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses, Groupers and Fairy basslets) Other Names: Golden-striped Bass, Goldstriped Soapfish, Radio Fish, Sixline Soapfish, Six-lined Perch, White-lined Rock Cod Distribution: Indo-Pacific, recorded in New Zealand.

Hypoplectrodes coronatus (Eyebrow perch). Underwater Photography of Eyebrow perch (Hypoplectrodes coronatus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Kermadecs, Three Kings to Gisborne. Occurrence: Deep water species; Unknown. Food: Carnivorous.

Underwater Photography of Hypoplectrodes Dimidius (New Zealand Halfbanded Perch) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Hypoplectrodes Dimidius (New Zealand Halfbanded Perch) Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 15 cm. Food: Carnivorous, small crustaceans.

Hypoplectrodes huntii (Red-banded perch) Underwater Photography of Hypoplectrodes huntii (Red-banded perch) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Endemic, New Zealand. Occurrence: Three Kings to the Snares Islands; Chatham Islands. Size: 20 cm. Food: Crabs and small fishes.

Hypoplectrodes igneus (Kermadec halfbanded perch) Underwater Photography of Kermadec halfbanded perch (Hypoplectrodes igneus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Family: Serranidae (Groupers) Distribution: Endemic to the Kermadec Islands Size: 10cm

Hypoplectrodes nigroruber (Banded Seaperch) Underwater Photography of the Banded Seaperch (Hypoplectrodes nigroruber) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Groupers) Other Names: Black-banded Sea Perch, Black-banded Seaperch, Black-banded Sea-perch, Red Spangled Sea-perch Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia

Underwater Photography of Trachypoma macracanthus (Toadstool grouper) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Trachypoma macracanthus (Toadstool grouper). Family: Serranidae (Groupers). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Rare on the Mainland,Three Kings to Alderman Islands. Size: 40 cm. Food: Crustaceans, shellfish and small fishes.

Othos dentex (Harlequin fish) Underwater Photography of the Harlequin fish (Othos dentex) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Other Names: Chinese Lantern, Harlequin Cod, Harlequin Rock Cod, Tiger Cod Distribution: Endemic to Australian waters (South Australia and Western Australia) Size: 85cm max

Plectropomus laevis (Black saddled Coralgrouper) Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) > Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Subfamily: Epinephelinae Other Names: Saddle grouper. Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Pogonoperca punctata (Spotted Soapfish) Underwater Photography of the Spotted Soapfish (Pogonoperca punctata) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) Other Names: Snowflake Soapfish or Leaflip grouper. Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Pictichromis porphyreus (Magenta Dottyback) Underwater Photography of the Magenta Dottyback (Pictichromis porphyreus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks) Other Names: Purple Dottyback Distribution: Western Pacific.

Acanthoclinus fuscus (Olive Rockfish) Underwater Photographs of the Olive Rockfish (Acanthoclinus fuscus) by New Zealand Underwater Photojournalist and Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Plesiopidae (Rockfishes, longfins, roundheads, spiny basslets) Distribution: Endemic Other Names: Taumaka

Acanthoclinus sp.(Fiordland Rockfish) Underwater Photography of Acanthoclinus sp. by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Plesiopidae (Longfins) Distribution: Endemic, New Zealand. Occurrence: Are residents of intertidal zone with homing behavior found in pools with rocks or boulders. May leave tide pools if aquatic conditions become inhospitable Feed mostly on invertebrates, particularly crustaceans and mollusks. Size: 30cm.

Paraplesiops meleagris (Southern Blue Devil) Underwater Photography of the Southern Blue Devil (Paraplesiops meleagris) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Plesiopidae (Prettyfins, Hulas, Roundhead, Roundheads, Dottybacks, Longfins, Rockfishes, Spiny Basslets) Other Names: Blue Devilfish, Bluedevil, Western Blue Devil Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia

Trachinops noarlungae (Yellowhead Hulafish) Underwater Photography of the Yellowhead Hulafish (Trachinops noarlungae) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Plesiopidae (Prettyfins, Hulas, Roundhead, Roundheads, Dottybacks, Longfins, Rockfishes, Spiny Basslets) Other Names: Noarlunga Hulafish, Trachinops, Yellow-headed Hulafish, Yellow-headed Prettyfin Distribution: Endemic to Southern and Southwestern Australia.

Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus (Five-lined Cardinalfish) Underwater Photography of the Five Lined Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Ostorhinchus angustatus (Striped Cardinalfish) Underwater Photography of the Striped Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus angustatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes). Othernames: Broadstriped cardinalfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Ostorhinchus cyanosoma (Yellowstriped Cardinalfish) Underwater Photography of the Yellowstriped Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus cyanosoma) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes) Other Names: Blue-lined Cardinalfish, Blue-striped Cardinalfish, Orange-lined Cardinal, Orange-lined Cardinalfish, Yellowstriped Cardinalfish, Yellow-striped Cardinalfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Ostorhinchus fukuii (Three-Line Cardinalfish) Underwater Photography of the Three-Line Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus fukuii) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes) Distribution: Kermadec Islands Size: 14cm

Ostorhinchus nigrofasciatus (Blackstripe Cardinalfish) Underwater Photography of the Blackstripe Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus nigrofasciatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes) Other Names: French Apogon Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Vincentia conspersa (Southern Cardinalfish) Underwater Photography of the Southern Cardinalfish (Vincentia conspersa) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes) Other Names: Orange Cardinalfish, Southern Gobbleguts Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia.

Hoplolatilus starcki (Bluehead Sandtilefish) Underwater Photography of the Bluehead Sandtilefish (Hoplolatilus starcki) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes) Subfamily: Malacanthinae Other Names: Stark's tilefish Distribution: Indo Pacific.

Echeneis naucrates (Sharksucker) Underwater Photography of the Sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Echeneidae (Remoras) Other Names: Live sharksucker and the Slender sharksucker Distribution: Circumtropical.

Coryphaena hippurus (Mahimahi) Underwater Photography of Mahimahi (Coryphaena hippurus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Coryphaenidae (Dolphinfishes) Other Names: Common dolphinfish Distribution: Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean.

Caranx ignobilis (Giant Trevally) Underwater Photography of Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Distribution: Indo-Pacific

Caranx lugubris (Black Trevally) Underwater Photography of Black Trevally ( Caranx lugubris) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Other Name: Black Jack Distribution: Circumtropical.

Caranx melampygus (Bluefin Trevally) Underwater Photography of the Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Subfamily: Caranginae Other Names: Bluefin jack, Bluefin kingfish, Bluefinned crevalle, Blue ulua, Omilu and Spotted trevally Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Caranx sexfasciatus (Bigeye Trevally) Underwater Photography of Bigeye Trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Decapterus koheru (Koheru) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Decapterus koheru (Koheru). Family: Carangidae (Jacks). Distribution: Endemic, New Zealand. Occurrence: Three Kings to Cook Strait. Size: 50 cm. Food: Plankton.

Naucrates ductor (Pilotfish) Underwater Photography of Pilotfish (Naucrates ductor) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Carangidae (Jacks) Distribution: All Tropical and Subtropical Seas.

Pseudocaranx dentex (Thicklipped Jack) Underwater Photography of the Thicklipped Jack (Pseudocaranx dentex) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Subfamily: Caranginae Other Names: White trevally Distribution: Western Atlantic/ Indo-Pacific.

Pseudocaranx georgianus (Trevally) Underwater Photography of Trevally (Pseudocaranx georgianus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Carangidae (Jacks). Maori Name: Arara. Distribution: Atlantic, Mediterranean, Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Stewart Island; Chatham Islands. Size: 80 cm. Food: Planktonic crustaceans, parasites, crabs.

Seriola dumerili (Greater Amberjack) Underwater Photography of the Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili ) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Distribution: Circumglobal

Underwater Photography of Seriola lalandi (Kingfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Seriola lalandi (Kingfish). Family: Carangidae (Jacks). Maori Name: Haku. Distribution: Atlantic, Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Foveaux Strait; Chatham Islands. Size: 160 cm. Food: Carnivorous, small pelagic fish, small sea birds.

Lutjanus biguttatus (Twospot Banded Snapper) Underwater Photography of the Twospot Banded Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Lutjanidae (Snappers) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Lutjanus kasmira (Bluestriped Snapper) Underwater Photography of the Bluestriped Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Lutjanidae (Snappers) Subfamily: Lutjaninae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Caesio teres (Blue and Yellow Fusilier) Underwater Photography of the Blue and Yellow Fusilier ( Caesio teres) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Caesionidae (Fusiliers) Other Names: Yellow and blueback fusilier Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Pterocaesio trilineata (Three-stripe fusilier) Underwater Photography of the Three-stripe fusilier (Pterocaesio trilineata) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Caesionidae (Fusiliers) Subfamily: Caesioninae Other Names: Threeline Fusilier Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Arripis trutta (Kahawai) Underwater Photography of Kahawai (Arripis trutta) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Arripidae (Kahawai, Australian salmon) Distribution: South West Pacific

Underwater Photography of Arripis xylabion (Northern Kahawhai) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Arripis xylabion (Northern Kahawai). Family: Arripidae (Kahawai, Australian salmon) Distribution: South Wesr Pacific. Occurrence: New Zealand, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and Kermadec Islands. Size: 94 cm. Food: Pelagic Crustaceans.

Plectorhinchus picus (Painted sweetlip) Underwater Photography of the Painted sweetlip (Plectorhinchus picus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Haemulidae (Grunts) Other Names: Magpie Sweetlips, Painted Sweetlips, Spotted Sweetlips Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Plectorhinchus vittatus (Oriental sweetlips) Underwater Photography of the Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Haemulidae (Grunts) Other Names: Oriental Blubber-lips Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Gnathodentex aureolineatus (Goldlined Emperor) Underwater Photography of the Goldlined Emperor (Gnathodentex aureolineatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family Lethrinidae (Emperors or scavengers) Subfamily: Monotaxinae Other Names: Striped large-eye bream Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Monotaxis grandoculis (Bigeye Emperor) Underwater Photography of the Bigeye Emperor ( Monotaxis grandoculis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Lethrinidae (Emperors or scavengers) Other Names: Humpnose big-eye bream Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Pentapodus sp. Underwater Photography of an undescribed Whiptail (Pentapodus sp.) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Nemipteridae (Threadfin breams, Whiptail breams)

Scolopsis bilineatus (Bridled Bream) Underwater Photography of Bridled Bream (Scolopsis bilineatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Nemipteridae (Threadfin breams, Whiptail breams) Other Names:Two-lined monocle bream Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Pagrus auratus (Snapper) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Pagrus auratus (Snapper). Family: Sparidae (Breams and Porgies). Maori Name: Tamure. Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Three Kings to Foveaux Strait; Chatham Islands. Size: 105 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Mulloidichthys flavolineatus (Yellowstripe Goatfish) Underwater Photography of Yellowstripe Goatfish (Mulloidichthys flavolineatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Mulloidichthys vanicolensis (Yellowfin goatfish) Underwater Photography of the Yellowfin goatfish (Mulloidichthys vanicolensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Parupeneus cyclostomus (Goldsaddle Goatfish) Underwater Photography of the Goldsaddle Goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostomus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Parupeneus multifasciatus (Multibar Goatfish) Underwater Photography of the Multibar Goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes) Other Names: Manybar goatfish Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Underwater Photography of Parupeneus spilurus (Black-spot goatfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Parupeneus spilurus (Black-spot goatfish). Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes). Distribution: Western Pacific Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Foveaux Strait. Size: 45 cm. Food: Carnivorous, Forages.

Underwater Photography of Upeneichthys lineatus (Goatfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Upeneichthys lineatus (Goatfish). Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes). Maori Name: Ahuruhuru. Distribution: South West Pacific Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Foveaux Strait. Size: 40 cm. Food: Carnivorous, small invertebrates.

Pempheris adspersa (Bigeye) Underwater Photography of Pempheris adspersa (Bigeye) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Pempheridae (Bullseyes). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Three Kings to the East Cape. Size: 18 cm. Food: Planktivorous.

Kyphosus pacificus (Beaked Drummer) Underwater Photography of Kyphosus pacificus (Beaked Drummer) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Kyphosidae (Drummers). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec, Three King Islands; Cape Reinga. Size: 40 cm. Food: Planktivorous or Herbivorous.

Kyphosus sydneyanus (Silver Drummer) Underwater Photography of Silver Drummer (Kyphosus sydneyanus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Kyphosidae (Drummers). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec, Three King Islands; Cape Reinga. Size: 40 cm. Food: Herbivorous.

Girella cyanea (Bluefish). Underwater Photography of Girella cyanea (Bluefish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Maori Name: Korokoropounamu. Family: Girellidae (Nibblers). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Cook Strait. Size: 65 cm. Food: Omnivorous.

Girella fimbriata (Caramel Drummer) Underwater Photography of Girella fimbriata (Caramel Drummer) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Kyphosidae (Drummers). Distribution: Endemic Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga. Food: Herbivorous.

Girella tricuspidata (Parore). Underwater Photography of Girella tricuspidata (Parore). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Girellidae (Nibblers). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Three Kings to the Cook Strait. Size: 45 cm. Food: Herbivorous.

Underwater Photography of Atypicthys latus (Mado) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Atypicthys latus (Mado). Family: Microcanthidae (Mados). Distribution: Kermadec Islands to the East Cape. Occurrence: Common on offshore islands. Size: 30cm. Food: Crustaceans, worms, anemones, hydroids and seaweeds.

Tilodon sexfasciatus (Moonlighter) Underwater Photography of the Moonlighter (Tilodon sexfasciatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Microanthidae (Stripeys) Other Names: Butterfish, Six-banded Coral Fish, Six-banded Coralfish, Six-banded Sweep Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.

Bathystethus cultratus (Grey knifefish) Underwater Photography of the Grey knifefish (Bathystethus cultratus). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Scorpidae (Stonebreams) Distribution:Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Common at the Kermadecs.

Labracoglossa nitida (blue knifefish). Underwater Photography of the Blue knifefish (Labracoglossa nitida). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Scorpidae (Stonebreams)

Underwater Photography of Scorpis violaceus (Blue maomao) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Scorpis violaceus (Blue maomao). Family: Scorpidae (Stonebreams). Maori Name: Maomao Distribution: South West Pacific Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Kaikoura. Size: 40 cm. Food: Planktivorous.

Chelmonops curiosus (Western Truncate Coralfish) Underwater Photography of the Western Truncate Coralfish by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Coral Fish, Southern Butterflyfish, Squareback Butterflyfish, Square-back Butterflyfish, Square-back Coralfish, Talma, Truncate Butterflyfish, Truncate Coralfish, Western Talma Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Southern Australia.

Underwater Photography of Amphichaetodon howensis (Lord Howe coralfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Amphichaetodon howensis (Lord Howe coralfish). Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Mahia Peninsula. Size: 25cm. Food: Invertebrates.

Chaetodon Auriga (Threadfin Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Threadfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Auriga) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Thread-fin Butterfly-fish, Threadfin Coralfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Chaetodon baronessa (Baroness Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Baroness Butterflyfish (Chaetodon baronessa) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Eastern triangular butterflyfish Distribution: Western Pacific.

Chaetodon citrinellus (Speckled butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Speckled butterflyfish (Chaetodon citrinellus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Citron Coralfish, Speckled Butterflyfish, Speckled Butterfly-fish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Chaetodon lunula (Raccoon Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Chaetodon lunulatus (Oval Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Oval Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunulatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Red-finned Butterflyfish Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Chaetodon pelewensis (Dot Dash Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Dot Dash Butterflyfish (Chaetodon pelewensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Sunset Butterflyfish, Punctato butterflyfish or Spot-band Butterflyfish Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Chaetodon quadrimaculatus (Fourspot Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Fourspot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon quadrimaculatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Chaetodon reticulatus (Reticulated Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Reticulated Butterflyfish (Chaetodon reticulatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Black Butterflyfish, Mailed Butterflyfish Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Chaetodon speculum (Ovalspot Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Ovalspot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon speculum) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Mirror butterflyfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Chaetodon unimaculatus (Teardrop Butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Teardrop Butterflyfish (Chaetodon unimaculatus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: First New Zealand Record, Kermadec Islands. Size: 17 cm.

Underwater Photography of Forcipiger flavissimus (Longnose butterflyfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Forcipiger flavissimus (Longnose butterflyfish). Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: 22cm. Food: Hydroids, fish eggs, small crustaceans ,tube feet of echinoderms, pedicilaria of sea urchins.

Heniochus acuminatus (Longfin Bannerfish) Underwater Photography of the Longfin Bannerfish (Heniochus acuminatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes). Other Names: Pennant coralfish. Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Heniochus chrysostomus (Pennant Bannerfish) Underwater Photography of the Pennant Bannerfish (Heniochus chrysostomus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Other Names: Threeband pennantfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Heniochus monoceros (Masked bannerfish) Underwater Photography of the Masked bannerfish (Heniochus monoceros) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Hemitaurichthys polylepis (Pyramid butterflyfish) Underwater Photography of the Pyramid butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Genicanthus melanospilos (Blackspot Angelfish) Underwater Photography of the Blackspot Angelfish (Genicanthus melanospilos) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) Other Names: Spotbreast angelfish and the Swallowtail Angelfish. Distribution: Western Pacific.

Pomacanthus imperator (Emperor angelfish) Underwater Photography of the Emperor angelfish ( Pomacanthus imperator) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Pygoplites dicanthus (Regal Angelfish) Underwater Photography of the Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites dicanthus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Enoplosus armatus (Old Wife) Underwater Photography of the Old Wife (Enoplosus armatus ) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Enoplosidae (Oldwife) Other Names Angelfish, Bastard Dory, Double Scalare, Moonlighter, Zebra Fish, Zebrafish, Zebra-fish Distribution: Endemic to temperate marine waters of Australia.

Underwater Photography of Evistias acutirostris (Striped boarfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Evistias acutirostris (Striped boarfish). Family: Pentacerotidae (Boarfishes). Distribution: Pacific Ocean. Occurrence: Rare; Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to Mayor island. Size: 60 cm. Food: Most likely invertebrates.

Underwater Photography of Paristiopterus labiosus (Giant boarfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Paristiopterus labiosus (Giant boarfish). Family: Pentacerotidae (Boarfishes). Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean, Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Three Kings to Foveaux Strait. Size: 85 cm. Food: Forages, invertebrates.

Pentaceropsis recurvirostris (Longsnout boarfish) Underwater Photography of the Longsnout boarfish (Pentaceropsis recurvirostris) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pentacerotidae (Armorheads, Boarfishes) Other Names: Boarfish, Duckfish, Long Nose, Long Nose Boarfish, Longnose, Longnose Boarfish, Long-snout Boarfish, Long-snouted Boarfish, Striped Boarfish Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia.

Underwater Photography of Zanclistius elevatus (Long-finned boarfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Zanclistius elevatus (Long-finned boarfish). Family: Pentacerotidae (Boarfishes). Distribution: South Pacific. Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Cook Strait. Size: 35 cm. Food: Crabs, worms and brittlestars.

Cirrhitichthys falco (Dwarf Hawkfish) Underwater Photography of the Dwarf Hawkfish ( Cirrhitichthys falco) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Cirrhitus splendens (Splendid hawkfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Cirrhitus splendens (Splendid hawkfish). Family: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: 21 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Paracirrhites arcatus (Arc Eye Hawkfish) Underwater Photography of the Arc Eye Hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes). Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Paracirrhites forsteri (Blackside Hawkfish) Underwater Photography of the Blackside Hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) Other Names: Freckled hawkfish or Forster's hawkfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Paracirrhites hemistictus (Halfspotted Hawkfish) Underwater Photography of the Halfspotted Hawkfish (Paracirrhites hemistictus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) Other Names: Whitespot hawkfish, Multicolored hand-fish and Ornate hawkfish Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean.

Chironemus marmoratus (Kelpfish). Underwater Photography of Chironemus marmoratus (Kelpfish). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Chironemidae (Kelpfishes). Maori Name: Hiwihiwi. Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Kaikoura. Size: 35 cm. Food: Invertebrates.

Aplodactylus arctidens (Marblefish). Underwater Photography of Aplodactylus arctidens (Marblefish). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Aplodactylidae (Marblefishes). Distribution: Indo-Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand. Occurrence: Three Kings to Snares Islands; Chatham Islands. Size: 70 cm. Food: Herbivorous.

Underwater Photography of Aplodactylus etheridgii (Notch-head marblefish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Aplodactylus etheridgii (Notch-head marblefish). Family : Aplodactylidae (Marblefishes). Distribution: Southwest Pacific: New Zealand, Lord Howe, Norfolk Islands. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Great Barrier Island. Size: 45 cm. Food: Herbivorous.

Cheilodactylus eqhippium (Painted moki) Underwater Photography of Cheilodactylus eqhippium (Painted moki) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters). Distribution: Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and southern Australia. Occurrence: Three Kings to Foveaux Strait; Chatham Islands. Size: 70 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Cheilodactylus nigripes (Magpie Perch) Underwater Photography of Magpie Perch (Cheilodactylus nigripes) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters) Other Names: Magpie morwong or black-striped morwong Distribution: Southern Australia, New Zealand and Easter Island: Indo-Pacific

Cheilodactylus spectabilis (Red moki) Underwater Photography of Red moki (Cheilodactylus spectabilis) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Cheilodactylus spectabilis (Red moki). Family : Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters). Maori Name : Nanua Other Names: Brown Banded Morwong, Brown-banded Morwong, Carp, Red Moki Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Rare on Mainland, Three Kings to Bay of Plenty; Chatham Islands.

Goniistius francisi (Masked moki) Underwater Photography of Goniistius francisi (Masked moki) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Goniistius francisi (Masked moki) Family : Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: 35 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Latridopsis ciliaris (Blue Moki) Underwater Photos of Blue Moki (Latridopsis ciliaris) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters). Distribution: Southwest Pacific; New Zealand and southern Australia. Occurrence: Common Food: Carnivorous.

Latridopsis fosteri (Copper Moki) Underwater Photos of Copper Moki (Latridopsis fosteri) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters). Other Names: Bastard trumpeter Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: southern Australia (from South Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania) and New Zealand Food: Carnivorous.

Mendosoma lineatum (Telescope fish) Underwater Photos of Mendosoma lineatum (Telescope fish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters). Distribution: Throughout subantarctic and cool temperate waters. Food: planktonic crustaceans and small fishes.

Underwater Photography of Nemadactylus douglasii (Porae) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Nemadactylus douglasii (Porae). Family : Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Kaikoura. Size: 70 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Nemadactylus macropterus (Tarakihi) Underwater Photos of Tarakihi (Nemadactylus macropterus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Latridae (Morwongs and trumpeters). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: New Zealand wide including offshore Islands Food: Carnivorous.

Abudefduf sexfasciatus (Scissortail Sergeant) Underwater Photography of the Scissortail Sergeant (Abudefduf sexfasciatus ) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Scissor-tail Sergeant, Six-banded Sergeant-major, Stripe-tailed Damsel-fish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Amblyglyphidodon orbicularis (Orbicular Damselfish) Underwater Photography of the Orbicular Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon orbicularis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Subfamily: Pomacentrinae Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Amphiprion chrysopterus (Orange Fin Anemonefish) Underwater Photography of the Orange Fin Anemonefish (Amphiprion chryssopterus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Amphiprion clarkii (Clark’s Anemonefish) Underwater Photography of the Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Yellowtail clownfish Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Amphiprion melanopus (Dusky Anemonefish) Underwater Photography of the Dusky Anemonefish (Amphiprion melanopus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Black Anemonefish, Black Anemone-fish, Black-backed Anemonefish, Dusky Anemone-fish, Red-and-black Anemonefish Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Amphiprion perideraion (Pink Anemonefish) Underwater Photography of the Pink Anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Western Pacific.

Chromis abyssicola (Deepsea chromis). Underwater Photography of the Deep sea damselfish Chromis abyssicola. Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Southwest Pacific; off southeastern Australia and the Norfolk Island Ridge. Size: 12.5cm

Chromis agilis (Agile Chromis) Underwater Photography of the Agile Chromis (Chromis agilis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific

Underwater Photography of Chromis dispilus (Demoiselle) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Chromis dispilus (Demoiselle). Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Castlepoint and Cape Egmont. Size: 18 cm. Food: Planktivorous.

Chromis flavomaculata (Yellowspotted Chromis) Underwater Photography of the Yellowspotted Chromis (Chromis flavomaculata). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Western Pacific. Occurrence: First record for the Kermadecs, second for New Zealand.

Chromis hypsilepis (Single-Spot Demoiselle). Underwater Photography of the Single-Spot Demoiselle Chromis hypsilepis. Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution:Southwest Pacific: Southeastern Australia, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, and Northern New Zealand.

Chromis iomelas (Half and Half Chromis) Underwater Photography of the Half and Half Chromis (Chromis iomelas) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Chrysiptera rapanui (Kermadec demoiselle). Underwater Photography of Chrysiptera rapanui (Kermadec demoiselle) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Rare at the Poor Knights. Size: 7 cm. Food: Planktivorous.

Chrysiptera taupou (South Seas Devil) Underwater Photography of the South Seas Devil (Chrysiptera taupou) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Southseas demoiselle, and Fiji damsel, Distribution: Western Pacific.

Dascyllus aruanus (Humbug Dascyllus) Underwater Photography of the Humbug Dascyllus (Dascyllus aruanus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Classs: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Whitetail Dascyllus or Humbug Damselfish Distribution: Indo-West Pacific

Dascyllus auripinnis (Goldfin Dascyllus) Underwater Photography of the Goldfin Dascyllus (Dascyllus auripinnis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific.

Dascyllus flavicaudus (Yellowtail Dascyllus) Underwater Photography of the Yellowtail Dascyllus ( Dascyllus flavicaudus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Subfamily: Pomacentrinae Distribution: Pacific.

Dascyllus trimaculatus (Three-spot Dascyllus) Underwater Photography of the Three-spot Dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Parma alboscapularis (Black angelfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Parma alboscapularis (Black angelfish). Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Southwestern Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Castlepoint and Albatross Point. Size: 30 cm. Food: Herbivorous.

Parma alboscapularis (Black angelfish) Juvenile. Underwater Photography of Parma alboscapularis (Black angelfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Southwestern Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Castlepoint and Albatross Point. Size: Up to 15cm. Food: Herbivorous.

Parma victoriae (Scaly Fin) Underwater Photography of the Scaly Fin (Parma victoriae) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Common Scalyfin, Rock Perch, Scaly Fin, Victorian Rock Perch, Victorian Scalyfin, Victorian Scaly-fin Distribution: Endemic to southern Australia

Underwater Photography of Parma kermadecensis (Kermadec scalyfin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Parma kermadecensis (Kermadec scalyfin). Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Endemic Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: 24 cm. Food: Herbivorous.

Pomacentrus bankanensis (Speckled Damselfish) Underwater Photography of the Speckled Damselfish (Pomacentrus bankanensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Western Pacific.

Pomacentrus pavo (Peacock Damsel) Underwater Photography of the Speckled Damselfish (Pomacentrus bankanensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Azure Damsel, Blue Damsel, Peacock Damsel-fish, Sapphire Damselfish, Sapphire Demoiselle Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Pomacentrus vaiuli (Princess Damselfish) Underwater Photography of the Princess Damselfish ( Pomacentrus vaiuli) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Ocellate damselfish Distribution: Pacific Ocean:

Stegastes fasciolatus (Pacific Gregory) Underwater Photography of the Pacific Gregory (Stegastes fasciolatus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Distribution: Indo-Pacific Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: 16 cm. Food: Herbivorous.

Stegastes nigricans (Dusky Gregory) Underwater Photography of the Dusky Gregory (Stegastes nigricans) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) Other Names: Dusky Damselfish, Dusky Farmerfish, Mamo Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Achoerodus gouldi (Western Blue Groper) Underwater Photography of the Western Blue Groper (Achoerodus gouldi) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Blue Groper, Gould's Wrasse, Western Blue Wrasse Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia

Anampses caeruleopunctatus (Blue-Spotted Wrasse) Underwater Photography of Anampses caeruleopunctatus (Blue-Spotted Wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands Size:28cm Food: Carnivorous

Underwater Photography of Anampses elegans (Elegant wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Anampses elegans (Elegant wrasse). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to Poor Knights. Size: 30 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Austrolabrus maculatus (Black-spotted Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Black-spotted Wrasse (Austrolabrus maculatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Black-spotted Parrot Fish, Blackspotted Parrotfish, Black-spotted Parrotfish, Black-spotted Wrasse Distribution: Endemic to South Australia.

Bodianus anthioides (Lyretail Hogfish) Underwater Photography of the Lyretail Hogfish (Bodianus anthioides) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order:Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Bodianus sp. (Foxfish). Underwater Photography of Bodianus sp. (Foxfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Mahia Penisula. Size: 40 cm.

Bodianus frenchii (Foxfish) Underwater Photography of the Foxfish (Bodianus frenchii) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Fox Wrasse, Western Foxfish Distribution: Endemic to Southern and Southwestern Australia.

Bodianus mesothorax (Splitlevel Hogfish) Underwater Photography of the Splitlevel Hogfish (Bodianus mesothorax) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Subfamily: Bodianinae Distribution: Western Pacific.

Bodianus unimaculatus (Red pigfish) Underwater Photography of Bodianus unimaculatus (Red pigfish). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to East Cape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous, Invertabrates.

Bodianus unimaculatus (Red pigfish) Underwater Photography of Bodianus unimaculatus (Red pigfish). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to East Cape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous, Invertabrates.

Cheilinus chlorourus (Floral wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Floral wrasse (Cheilinus chlorourus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Subfamily: Cheilininae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Cheilinus undulates (Humphead Maori Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Humphead Maori Wrasse (Cheilinus undulates) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Blue-tooth Groper, Double-headed Maori Wrasse, Double-headed Parrot-fish, Giant Maori Wrasse, Giant Wrasse, Hump-headed Maori Wrasse, Hump-headed Wrasse, Maori Wrasse, Napoleon Maori-wrasse, Napoleon Wrasse Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Cheilio inermis (Cigar Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Cigar Wrasse (Cheilio inermis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Sharpnose Wrasse, Quaker, Sharp-nosed Rainbow-fish, Sharp-nosed Wrasse Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Choerodon jordani (Jordan's tuskfish) Underwater Photography of Jordan's tuskfish (Choerodon jordani) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Jordan's Tuskfish, Jordan's Wrasse Distribution: Indo-Pacific

Cirrhilabrus punctatus (Dotted Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Dotted Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus punctatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Black-finned Wrasse, Dotted Wrasse, Fine-spotted Fairy-wrasse, Fine-spotted Wrasse, Small-spotted Wrasse Distribution: Western Pacific.

Coris aygula (Clown Coris) Underwater Photography of the Clown Coris wrasse (Coris aygula) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Coris gaimard (Yellowtail coris) Underwater Photography of the Yellowtail coris wrasse (Coris gaimard). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses).

Underwater Photography of Coris picta (Combfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Coris picta (Combfish). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Western Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to Alderman Islands. Size: 22 cm. Food: Carnivorous, Cleanerfish.

Coris picta (Combfish) Juvenile Underwater Photography of Combfish (Coris picta) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Coris picta (Combfish). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Western Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to Alderman Islands. Size: 22 cm. Food: Carnivorous, Cleanerfish.

Coris sandageri (Sandager's wrasse). Underwater Photography of Coris sandageri (Sandager's wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Coris sandageri (Sandager's wrasse). Underwater Photography of Coris sandageri (Sandager's wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Coris sandageri (Sandager's wrasse). Underwater Photography of Coris sandageri (Sandager's wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Gomphosus varius (Bird Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Bird Wrasse ( Gomphosus varius) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Halichoeres biocellatus (Two Spotted Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Two Spotted Wrasse (Halichoeres biocellatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Red-lined wrasse Distribution: Western Pacific.

Halichoeres hortulanus (Checkerboard Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Checkerboard Wrasse (Halichoeres hortulanus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Halichoeres ornatissimus (Ornate Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Ornate Wrasse (Halichoeres ornatissimus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Ornamented wrasse Distribution: Pacific Ocean

Halichoeres trimaculatus (Threespot Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Threespot Wrasse (Halichoeres trimaculatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Spotted-tail Rainbowfish, Spotted-tail Rainbow-fish, Three-spot Rainbowfish, Three-spot Wrasse Distribution: Indo-Pacific

Heteroscarus acroptilus (Rainbow Cale) Underwater Photography of Rainbow Cale (Heteroscarus acroptilus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Odacidae (Cales and weed-whitings) Other Names: Marine Rainbowfish, Rainbow Fish, Rainbowfish Distribution: Eastern Indian, Pacific Ocean.

Iniistius pavo (Peacock Razorfish) Underwater Photography of the Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Leaf Wrasse, Pavo Razorfish, Peacock Razorfish, Peacock Wrasse Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Photographically recorded at the Kermadecs.

Labropsis australis (Southern Tubelip Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Southern Tubelip Wrasse (Labropsis australis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Tubelip Wrasse Distribution: Western Pacific.

Labroides dimidiatus (Striped Cleaner Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Striped Cleaner Wrasse ( Labroides dimidiatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Blue Streak, Blue-streak Cleaner Wrasse, Bridled Beauty, Cleaner Fish, Cleaner Wrasse, Cleaner-fish, Common Cleaner Wrasse, Gadfly Fish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Macropharyngodon meleagris (Black Spotted Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Black Spotted Wrasse (Macropharyngodon meleagris). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses).

Macropharyngodon negrosensis (Yellowdotted Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Yellowdotted Wrasse (Macropharyngodon negrosensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Black Leopard Wrasse, Black Leopard-wrasse, Black Wrasse Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific.

Notolabrus celidotus (Spotty) Underwater Photography of Notolabrus celidotus (Spotty) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Maori Name: Paketi, Pakirikiri. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Size: 30 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Notolabrus cinctus (Gridled wrasse) Underwater Photography of Notolabrus cinctus (Gridled wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Most abundant in the southern South Island and Subantarctic Islands Size: 40 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Notolabrus fucicola (Banded wrasse) Underwater Photography of Notolabrus fucicola (Banded wrase). Underwater photos by New Zealand, South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Maori Name: Tangahangaha.

Notolabrus fucicola (Banded wrasse) Underwater Photography of Notolabrus fucicola (Banded wrase). Underwater photos by New Zealand, South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Maori Name: Tangahangaha.

Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse) Juvenile. Underwater Photography of Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse) Initial Phase Underwater Photography of Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse) Terminal Phase Male Underwater Photography of Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Notolabrus incriptus (Green wrasse). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 50 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Notolabrus tetricus (Blue-throated Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Blue-throated Wrasse (Notolabrus tetricus ) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Bluehead, Bluehead Parrotfish, Bluenose, Bluenose Parrotfish, Blue-throat Parrot Fish, Bluethroat Parrotfish, Blue-throat Parrotfish, Blue-throat Wrasse, Bluethroated Parrotfish, Blue-throated Parrotfish, Bluethroated Wrasse, Blue-throated Wrasse, Kelpie, Lilac Banded Parrotfish, Rocky Bream, Rocky Cod, Rotfish, Winter Bream Distribution: Southwest Pacific.

Novaculichthys taeniourus (Carpet Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Carpet Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Bar-cheeked Wrasse, Olive-scribbled Wrasse, Reindeer Wrasse, Rockmover Wrasse Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Odax cyanoallix (Blue-Finned Butterfish) Underwater Photography of Odax cyanoallix (Blue-Finned Butterfish) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Odacidae (Butterfishes). Distribution: Endemic, Occurrence: Common at Three KingsCape , Rare at Cape Habitat: Seaweed covered reefs. Food: Seaweeds.

Odax cyanoallix (Blue-Finned Butterfish) Underwater Photography of Odax cyanoallix (Blue-Finned Butterfish) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Odacidae (Butterfishes). Distribution: Endemic, Occurrence: Common at Three KingsCape , Rare at Cape Habitat: Seaweed covered reefs. Food: Seaweeds.

Odax pullus (Butterfish). Underwater Photography of Odax pullus (Butterfish). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Odacidae (Butterfishes). Other Names: Mararī, Greenbone, Butterfish. Distribution: Endemic, Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Snares subantarctic Islands; Chatham, Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Habitat: Seaweed covered reefs. Size: 70cm. Food: Seaweeds.

Oxycheilinus bimaculatus (Two-spot wrasse). Underwater Photography of Oxycheilinus bimaculatus (Two-spot wrasse). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Rare; First record for New Zealand. Size: 15 cm.

Oxycheilinus celebicus (Sulawesi Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Sulawesi Wrasse (Oxycheilinus celebicus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Celebes wrasse Distribution: Western Pacific.

Oxycheilinus digrammus (Cheeklined Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Cheeklined Wrasse (Oxycheilinus digrammus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Other Names: Violetline Maori Wrasse, Cheeklined Maori Wrasse Distribution: Indo-Pacific

Pseudojuloides elongatus (Long green wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Long green wrasse (Pseudojuloides elongatus). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Western Pacific: Japan, New Zealand, and from Abrolhos to Dampier Archipelago in Australia.

Pseudolabrus luculentus (Orange wrasse) Underwater Photography of Pseudolabrus luculentus (Orange wrasse). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific: Australia, including Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 25 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Pseudolabrus luculentus (Orange wrasse) Underwater Photography of Pseudolabrus luculentus (Orange wrasse). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific: Australia, including Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 25 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Pseudolabrus miles (Scarlet wrasse) Underwater Photography of Pseudolabrus miles (Scarlet wrasse). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Three Kings to the Snares; Chatham Islands. Size: 40cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Suezichthys arquatus (Rainbow Wrasse). Underwater Photography of Suezichthys arquatus (Rainbowfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Westerm Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Rare Cape Reinga to Bay of Plenty. Size: 18 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Suezichthys arquatus (Rainbowfish) Underwater Photography of Suezichthys arquatus (Rainbowfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Westerm Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Rare Cape Reinga to Bay of Plenty. Size: 18 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Suezicthys aylingi (Crimson cleanerfish) Underwater Photography of Suezicthys aylingi (Crimson cleanerfish). Underwater Photographs by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Suezicthys aylingi (Crimson cleanerfish). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 16 cm. Food: Carnivorous, Parasites.

Suezicthys aylingi (Crimson cleanerfish) Underwater Photography of Suezicthys aylingi (Crimson cleanerfish). Underwater Photographs by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Suezicthys aylingi (Crimson cleanerfish). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 16 cm. Food: Carnivorous, Parasites.

Thalassoma amblycephalum (Two-tone wrasse or Bluntheaded wrasse) Underwater Photography of Thalassoma amblycephalum (Two-tone wrasse or Bluntheaded wrasse) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Thalassoma amblycephalum (Two-tone wrasse or Bluntheaded wrasse). Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Rare; Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Mayor Island.. Size: 16 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Thalassoma lunare (Moon Wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Moon Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Subfamily: Corinae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Thalassoma lutescens (Sunset wrasse) Juvenile. Underwater Photography of Thalassoma lutescens (Sunset wrasse) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Rare; Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to Poor Knights. Size: 5 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Thalassoma lutescens (Sunset wrasse) Initial Phase. Underwater Photography of Thalassoma lutescens (Sunset wrasse) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Rare; Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to Poor Knights. Food: Carnivorous.

Thalassoma lutescens (Sunset wrasse) Terminal Phase Male. Underwater Photography of Thalassoma lutescens (Sunset wrasse) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Labridae (Wrasses). Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Occurrence: Rare; Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to Poor Knights. Food: Carnivorous.

Thalassoma quinquevittatum (Fivestripe wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Fivestripe wrasse (Thalassoma quinquevittatum) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Stethojulis bandanensis (Red shoulder wrasse) Underwater Photography of the Redshoulder wrasse (Stethojulis bandanensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Labridae (Wrasses) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Bolbometopon muricatum (Bumphead Parrotfish) Underwater Photography of the Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes) Subfamily: Scarinae Other Names: Green humphead parrotfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Cetoscarus ocellatus (Spotted Parrotfish) Underwater Photography of the Spotted Parrotfish (Cetoscarus ocellatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes) Subfamily: Scarinae Other Names: Bicolour Parrotfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Chlorurus frontalis (Reefcrest Parrotfish) Underwater Photography of the Reefcrest Parrotfish (Chlorurus frontalis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes) Sub Family: Scarinae Other Names: Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Chlorurus microrhinos (Steephead Parrotfish) Underwater Photography of the Steephead Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes) Subfamily: Scarinae Other Names: Blunt-head parrotfish Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Scarus longipinnis (Highfin Parrotfish) Underwater Photography of the Highfin Parrotfish (Scarus longipinnis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes) Distribution: South Pacific: subtropical Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to Pitcairn.

Scarus oviceps (Egghead Parrotfish) Underwater Photography of the Egghead Parrotfish (Scarus oviceps) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes) Subfamily: Scarinae Other Names: Dark capped parrotfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Scarus niger (Swarthy Parrotfish) Underwater Photography of the Swarthy Parrotfish (Scarus niger) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes) Sub Family: Scarinae Other Names: Dusky parrotfish, and black parrotfish, Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Bovichtus variegatus (Thornfish) Underwater Photography of Bovichtus variegatus (Thornfish) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Bovichtidae (Thornfishes) Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Most common in the South and Subantarctic Islands.

Notothenia angustata (Maori Chief) Underwater Photography of Notothenia angustata (Maori Chief). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Nototheniidae (Antarctic Cod) Occurrence: Most common at the Subantarctic Islands.

Notothenia microlepidota (Small-Scaled Notothenid) Underwater Photography of Notothenia microlepidota (Small-Scaled Notothenid) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Nototheniidae (Antarctic Cod) Distribution: Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Macquarie Island. Occurrence: Most common at the Subantarctic Islands.

Genyagnus monopterygius (Spotted stargazer) Underwater Photography of Genyagnus monopterygius (Spotted stargazer). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Uranoscopidae (Armourhead stargazers) Distribution: Endemic.

Parapercis australis (Southern Sharpnose Sandperch) Underwater Photography of the Southern Sharpnose Sandperch (Parapercis australis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) Distribution: Western Central Pacific.

Parapercis binivirgata (Redbanded weever). Underwater Photography of Parapercis binivirgata (Redbanded weever). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Family Pinguipedidae (Weevers).

Parapercis clathrata (Latticed Sandperch) Underwater Photography of the Laticed Sandperch (Parapercis clathrata) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) Other Names: False-eye Grubfish, False-eyed Grubfish, Latticed Sand Perch, Latticed Sandperch, Ocellate Weaver, Ogilby's Grubfish Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Parapercis colias (Blue cod) Underwater Photography of Blue cod (Parapercis colias) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Family Pinguipedidae (Weevers) Distribution: Endemic

Parapercis haackei (Wavy Grubfish) Underwater Photography of the Wavy Grubfish (Parapercis haackei) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) Other Names: Wavy Weever Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia.

Parapercis hexophtalma (Speckled Sandperch) Underwater Photography of the Speckled Sandperch (Parapercis hexophtalma) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Parapercis schauinslandi (Redspotted sandperch) Underwater Photography of the Redspotted sandperch (Parapercis schauinslandi) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Bellapiscis lesleyae (Mottled twister) Underwater Photography of Bellapiscis lesleyae (Mottled twister) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic, Occurrence: Three Kings to Stewart Island;; Chatham Islands. Size: 7cm. Food: Small Crustaceans.

Ceratobregma helenae (Helen’s Triplefin) Underwater Photography of Helen’s Triplefin (Ceratobregma helenae) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefin blennies) Sub Family: Tripterygiinae Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Cryptichthys jojettae (Cryptic triplefin) Underwater Photography of Cryptichthys jojettae (Cryptic triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson.. Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic, Occurrence: Three Kings to the Snares; Chatham Islands. Size: 6cm. Food: Small Crustaceans.

Enneapterygius kermadecensis (Kermadec triplefin) Underwater Photography of the Kermadec triplefin (Enneapterygius kermadecensis) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins) Distribution: Endemic to the Kermadecs Size: Maximum 33mm

Forsterygion capito (Mottled Triplefin) Underwater Photographs of the Mottled Triplefin (Forsterygion capito) by New Zealand Underwater Photojournalist and Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Other Names: Spotted Robust Triplefin. Distribution: Endemic to New Zealand.

Underwater Photography of Forsterygion flavonigrum (Yellow-black triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Forsterygion flavonigrum (Yellow-black triplefin). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Three Kings to Auckland Islands; Chatham Islands. Size: 7 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Underwater Photography of Forsterygion lapillum (Common triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Forsterygion lapillum (Common triplefin). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Stewart Island; Chatham Islands. Size: 8 cm. Food: Invertebrates and parasites.

Forsterygion malcolmi (Banded triplefin) . Underwater Photography of Forsterygion malcolmi (Banded triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Three Kings to Stewart Island; Chatham Islands. Size: 14 cm. Food: Shellfish, crustaceans and brittle stars.

Forsterygion maryannae (Oblique-swimming triplefin) Underwater Photography of Forsterygion maryannae (Oblique-swimming triplefin)by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Forsterygion maryannae (Oblique-swimming triplefin) Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic, Three Kings to the Snares. Occurrence: Common. Size: 8cm. Food: Plankton and crustaceans.

Forsterygion maryannae (Oblique-swimming triplefin) Underwater Photography of Forsterygion maryannae (Oblique-swimming triplefin)by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Forsterygion maryannae (Oblique-swimming triplefin) Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic, Three Kings to the Snares. Occurrence: Common. Size: 8cm. Food: Plankton and crustaceans.

Forsterygion nigripenne (Estuarine triplefin) Underwater Photography of Forsterygion nigripenne (Estuarine triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Size: 10 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Underwater Photography of Forsterygion varium (Variable triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Forsterygion varium (Variable triplefin). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Three Kings to the Snares; Chatham Islands. Size: 20 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Helcogramma decurrens (Blackthroat Tripplefin) Underwater Photography of the Blackthroat Tripplefin (Helcogramma decurrens) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins) Distribution: Endemic to Western and southern coasts of Australia Other Names: Black-throated Threefin, Black-throated Triplefin, Gulf Threefin, Southern Triplefin, Threefin, Yellowback Threefin Size: Maximum 45mm

Underwater Photography of Karalepis stewarti (Scaly-headed triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Karalepis stewarti (Scaly-headed triplefin). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic, Occurrence: Three Kings to Snares. Size: 20 cm. Food: Crustaceans and shellfish.

Underwater Photography of Notoclinops caerulepunctus (Blue-dot triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Notoclinops caerulepunctus (Blue-dot triplefin). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic, Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Size: 5 cm. Food: Crustaceans and parasites.

Underwater Photography of Notoclinops segmentatus (Blue-eyed triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Notoclinops segmentatus (Blue-eyed triplefin). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic, Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Occurrence: Common. Size: 6cm. Food:Crustaceans and parasites.

Underwater Photography of Notoclinops yaldwyni (Yaldwyn's triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Notoclinops yaldwyni (Yaldwyn's triplefin). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic, Occurrence: Three Kings to Sewart Island; Chatham Islands. .Size: 7 cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Underwater Photography of Notoclinus compressus (Brown topknot) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Notoclinus compressus (Brown topknot). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Stewart Island; Chatham Islands. Size: 13 cm.

Notoclinus fenestratus (Topnot) Underwater Photography of the Top Knot (Notoclinus fenestratus) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic

Underwater Photography of Ruanoho whero (Spectacled triplefin) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Ruanoho whero (Spectacled triplefin). Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefins). Distribution: Endemic. Occurrence: Three Kings to the Snares; Chatham Islands. Size: 9 cm. Food: Crabs and small crustaceans.

Ucla xenogrammus (Largemouth triplefin) Underwater Photography of the Largemouth triplefin (Ucla xenogrammus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Tripterygiidae (Triplefin blennies) Subfamily: Tripterygiinae Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Cristiceps aurantiacus (Crested Weedfish) Underwater Photography of Cristiceps aurantiacus (Crested Weedfish) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Underwater Photographer and Photojournalist Richard Robinson. Family: Clinidae (Weedfishes) Distribution: Southwest Pacific: New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand. Occurrence: Common but very well camouflaged and raley seen. Size: 22 cm Biology: Feeds on weed dwelling crustaceans and small fish, Viviparous

Cirripectes alboapicalis (White-dot blenny). Underwater Photography of Cirripectes alboapicalis (White-dot blenny). Underwater Photos by New Zealand South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Blenniidae (Blennies). Distribution:Pacific Ocean. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: 6cm.

Cirripectes castaneus (Chestnut Blenny) Underwater Photography of the Chestnut Blenny (Cirripectes castaneus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Subfamily: Salariinae Other Names: Chestnut eyelash-blenny Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Cirripectes stigmaticus (Reticulated Blenny) Underwater Photography of the Reticulated Blenny (Cirripectes stigmaticus)by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Other Names: Red-Streaked Blenny Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Crossosalarias macrospilus (Triplespot Blenny) Underwater Photography of the Triplespot Blenny (Crossosalarias macrospilus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Subfamily: Salariinae Distribution: Western Pacific.

Ecsenius fijiensis (Fiji Blenny) Underwater Photography of the endemic Fiji Blenny (Ecsenius fijiensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Blennies) Subfamily: Salariinae Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Endemic to Fiji Islands.

Ecsenius fourmanoiri (Fourmanoir’s Blenny) Underwater Photography of the Fourmanoir’s Blenny (Ecsenius fourmanoiri) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Blennies) Subfamily: Salariinae Other Names: Blackstriped combtooth blenny Distribution: Western Pacific.

Meiacanthus bundoon (Bundoon Fangblenny) Underwater Photography of the Bundoon Fangblenny (Meiacanthus bundoon) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Subfamily: Blenniinae Distribution: Pacific Ocean, Fiji and Tonga.

Meiacanthus oualanensis (Canary Fangblenny) Underwater Photography of the Canary Fangblenny (Meiacanthus oualanensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Subfamily: Blenniinae Distribution: Western Central Pacific, Endemic to Fiji.

Meiacanthus tongaensis (Tonga Fangblenny) Underwater Photography of the Tonga Fangblenny (Meiacanthus tongaensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Subfamily: Blenniinae Distribution: Endemic to Tonga.

Omobranchus anolius (Oyster blenny) Underwater Photography of Omobranchus anolius (Oyster blenny) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Blenniidae (Blennies). Distribution: Western Pacific. Occurrence: Rare; Australian Immigrant. Size: 7.5 cm.

Underwater Photography of Parablennius laticlavius (Crested blenny) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Parablennius laticlavius (Crested blenny). Family: Blenniidae (Blennies). Distribution: Southwest Pacific.Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Cook Strait. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Cook Strait. Size: 8cm. Food: Carnivorous.

Parablennius tasmanianus (Tasmanian Blenny) Underwater Photography of the Tasmanian Blenny (Parablennius tasmanianus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Blennies) Other Names: Blenny, Bully, Horned Blenny, Southern Blenny Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia.

Plagiotremus laudandus (Bicolor Fangblenny) Underwater Photography of the Bicolor Fangblenny (Plagiotremus laudandus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Subfamily: Blenniinae Other Names: False harptail-blenny, poison-fang blenny mimic, yellow-tailed blenny and yellowtail fangblenny mimic Distribution: Western Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Plagiotremus tapeinosoma (Mimic blenny) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Plagiotremus tapeinosoma (Mimic blenny). Family: Blenniidae (Blennies). Distribution: Indo-Pacific Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa, north to southern Japan and south to New Zealand and throughout Micronesia. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to East Cape. Size: 8cm. Food: Carnivourus, Skin, mucus, scales and fins of other fishes.

Gobiomorphus cotidianus (Common bully). Underwater Photography of Gobiomorphus cotidianus (Common bully) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Eleotridae (Bullies, sleepers). Distribution: Endemic: Mainland New Zealand. Occurrence: Common;Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous. Size: 15 cm.

Gobiomorphus gobioides (Giant bully). Underwater Photography of Gobiomorphus gobioides (Giant bully) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Eleotridae (Bullies, sleepers). Distribution: Endemic: Mainland New Zealand. Occurrence: Common;Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous. Size: Up to 25 cm.

Thalasseleotris iota (Pygmy Sleeper) Underwater Photography of the Pygmy Sleeper (Thalasseleotris iota) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Eleotridae (Bullies) Distribution: Endemic to New Zealand

Amblygobius phalaena (Calico Goby) Underwater Photography of the Calico Goby (Amblygobius phalaena) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Whitebarred Goby, Banded Goby, Barred Goby, Brown-barred Goby, Dusky Barred Goby, Spotty-tail Goby, White-bar Goby, White-barred Goby, White-spotted Goby Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Arenigobius bifrenatus (Bridled goby) Underwater Photography of Arenigobius bifrenatus (Bridled goby) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Gobiidae (Gobies). Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: endemic to southern Australia. Occurrence: Rare; Australian Immigrant. Size: 18cm.

Amblyeleotris fasciata (Barred Shrimpgoby) Underwater Photography of the Barred Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris fasciata) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Red Banded Prawn Goby, Red-banded Prawn-goby Distribution: Western Central Pacific.

Amblyeleotris guttata (Yellowspotted Shrimpgoby) Underwater Photography of the Yellowspotted Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris guttata) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Other Names: Spotted prawn-goby Distribution: Western Pacific.

Amblyeleotris steinitzi (Steintz Shrimpgoby) Underwater Photography of the Steintz Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris steinitzi) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class:Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Steinitz' prawn goby, Steinitz' goby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Bryaninops natans (Hovering Goby) Underwater Photography of the Hovering Goby (Bryaninops natan) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class:Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Red Eye Goby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Bryaninops yongei (Whip Goby) Underwater Photography of the Whip Coral Goby (Bryaninops yongei) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Oder: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Wire-coral goby or whip coral goby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Callogobius mucosus (Sculptured Goby) Underwater Photography of the Sculptured Goby (Callogobius mucosus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia

Coryphopterus duospilus (Twospot Sandgoby) Underwater Photography of the Twospot Sandgoby (Coryphopterus duospilus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Other Names: Barenape goby Distribution: Indo-West Pacific

Ctenogobiops pomastictus (Gold-Specked Shrimpgoby) Underwater Photography of the Gold-Specked Shrimpgoby ( Ctenogobiops pomastictus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Gold-specked prawn-goby Distribution: Western Pacific

Eviota cometa (Comet Pygmygoby) Underwater Photography of the Comet Pygmygoby (Eviota cometa) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) > Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Comet Eviota, Comet Dwarfgoby, Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Eviota prasites (Hairfin dwarfgoby) Underwater Photography of the Hairfin dwarfgoby (Eviota prasites) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Distribution: Western Pacific.

Eviota sp. (Pygmy goby) Underwater Photography of an undescribed Pygmy goby (Eviota sp.) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Occurrence: Kermadecs; New Record for New Zealand.

Eviota sigillata (Adorned dwarfgoby) Underwater Photography of the Adorned dwarfgoby (Eviota sigillata) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Adorned Dwarfgoby, Seven-figure Pygmy Goby Distribution: Indo-Western Pacific

Eviota teresae (Terry's dwarfgoby) Underwater Photography of Terry's dwarfgoby (Eviota teresae) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Eviota nigriventris (Blackstriped Pygmygoby) Underwater Photography of the Blackstriped Pygmygoby (Eviota nigiriventris) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Blackbelly Goby, Red Neon Pygmy Distribution: Western Pacific.

Favonigobius exquisitus (Exquisite Goby) Underwater Photographs of the Exquisite Sandgoby (Favonigobius exquisitus) by New Zealand Underwater Photojournalist and Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Gobiidae (Gobies, Dartfishes, Wormfishes) Other Names: Exquisite Goby, Exquisite Sand-goby

Favonigobius lentiginosus (Enigma Goby) Underwater Photographs of the Enigma Goby (Favonigobius lentiginosus) by New Zealand Underwater Photojournalist and Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Gobiidae (Gobies, Dartfishes, Wormfishes) Distribution: Australia and New Zealand. Other Names: Eastern Longfin Goby, Estuarine Goby, Whiteline Goby.

Fusigobius duospilus (Barenape goby) Underwater Photography of the Barenape goby (Fusigobius duospilus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Fusigobius inframaculatus (Innerspotted sandgoby) Underwater Photography of the Innerspotted sandgoby (Fusigobius inframaculatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class:Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Gnatholepis cauerensis (Shoulderspot Goby) Underwater Photography of the Shoulderspot Goby (Gnatholepis cauerensis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobionellinae Other Names: Eyebar goby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Istigobius decorates (Decorated Goby) Underwater Photography of the Decorated Goby (Istigobius decorates) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class:Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.

Istigobius rigilius (Orangespotted Goby) Underwater Photography of the Orangespotted Goby (Istigobius rigilius) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class:Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Brown-speckled Sand Goby, Brown-speckled Sand-goby, Orangespotted Goby, Orange-spotted Goby, Rigilius Goby Distribution: Western Pacific.

Koumansetta rainfordi (Rainford’s Goby) Underwater Photography of Rainford’s Goby (Koumansetta rainfordi) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Old glory, Court Jester Goby Distribution: Western Pacific.

Nesogobius greeni (Twinbar Goby) Underwater Photography of the Twinbar Goby Sand-goby by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia

Nesogobius sp. 5 (Sickle-fin Sand-goby) Underwater Photography of the Sickle-fin Sand-goby by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia

Pleurosicya micheli (Michel's ghost goby) Underwater Photography of Michel's ghost goby (Pleurosicya micheli ) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Trimma anthrenum (Wasp pygmygoby) Underwater Photography of the Wasp Pygmygoby (Trimma anthrenum) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Distribution: Western Pacific.

Trimma caesiura (Grooved Dwarfgoby) Underwater Photography of the Grooved Dwarfgoby (Trimma caesiura) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Caesiura goby, Caesiura Dwarfgoby, Caesiura Goby, Caesiura Pygmy Goby Distribution: Western Pacific.

Trimma finistrinum (Porthole pygmygoby) Underwater Photography of the Porthole Pygmygoby (Trimma finistrinum) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Fiji, Endemic Fiji.

Trimma nasa (Nasal dwarfgoby) Underwater Photography of the Nasal dwarfgoby (Trimma nasa) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Other Names: Nasal pygmy goby Distribution: Western Pacific.

Trimma sostra (Sostra pygmy goby) Underwater Photography of the Sostra Pygmy Goby (Trimma sostra) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Distribution: Western Pacific.

Trimma taylori (Yellow Cave Goby) Underwater Photography of the Yellow Cave Goby (Trimma taylori) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Subfamily: Gobiinae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Valenciennea parva (Ladder Goby) Underwater Photography of the Ladder Goby (Valenciennea parva) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Little Glider Goby, Little Sleeper, Parva Goby, Little Glidergoby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Valenciennea strigata (Blueband Glidergoby) Underwater Photography of the Blueband Glidergoby (Valenciennea strigata) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Gobiidae (Gobies) Other Names: Blueband Glider Goby, Blueband Goby, Bluestreak Goby, Golden-head Sleeper Goby, Golden-head Sleeper-goby, Golden-headed Sleeper Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Ptereleotris evides (Twotone dartfish) Underwater Photography of the Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Microdesmidae (Dart Gobies, Wormfishes) Subfamily: Ptereleotrinae Other Names: Blackfin dartfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Ptereleotris microlepis (Smallscale Dartfish) Underwater Photography of Smallscale Dartfish (Ptereleotris microlepis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Microdesmidae (Dart Gobies, Wormfishes) Subfamily: Ptereleotrinae Other Names: Blue gudgeon Distribution: Indo-Pacific

Nemateleotris magnifica (Fire Dartfish) Underwater Photography of the Fire Dartfish (Nemateleotris magnifica) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Microdesmidae (Wormfishes) Subfamily: Ptereleotrinae Other Names: Fire Goby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Zanclus cornutus (Moorish idol) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Zanclus cornutus (Moorish idol). Family: Zanclidae. Distribution: Indo-Pacific Ocean. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: 20 cm.

Acanthurus Achilles (Achilles surgeonfish) Underwater Photography of the Achilles surgeonfish (Acanthurus Achilles) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) Subfamily: Acanthurinae Other Names: Achilles tang Distribution: Western Pacific.

Acanthurus dussumieri (Eye-stripe surgeonfish) Underwater Photography of Acanthurus dussumieri (Eye-stripe surgeonfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes). Distribution: Indo-Pacific Ocean. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands. Size: 20 cm.

Acanthurus nigricans (Whitecheek surgeonfish) Underwater Photography of the Whitecheek surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricans) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) Subfamily: Acanthurinae Other Names: Goldrim surgeonfish Distribution: Eastern Indian and Pacific Ocean.

Acanthurus pyroferus (Mimic Surgeonfish) Underwater Photography of the Mimic Surgeonfish (Acanthurus pyroferus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) Subfamily: Acanthurinae Other Names: Chocolate surgeonfish, Orange-gilled surgeonfish, Pacific mimic surgeon and Yellowspot surgeon Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Zebrasoma scopas (Brushtail Tang) Underwater Photography of the Brushtail Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) Other Names: Brown Tang, Twotone Tang, Scopas Tang Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Naso brevirostris (Spotted unicornfish) Underwater Photography of the Spotted unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) Other Names: Longnose Surgeonfish, Longnosed Unicornfish, Palefin Unicornfish, Short-horned Unicornfish, Short-snouted Unicornfish, Spotted Unicorn Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Naso caesius (Grey Unicornfish) Underwater Photography of the Grey Unicornfish (Naso caesius) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, Tangs, Unicornfishes) Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Naso hexacanthus (Sleek Unicornfish) Underwater Photography of the Sleek Unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus ) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, Tangs, Unicornfishes) Distribution: Pacific Ocean.

Naso lituratus (Orangespine unicornfish) Underwater Photography of the Orangespine unicornfish (Naso lituratus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) Other Names: Barcheek unicornfish, clown tang, masked unicornfish, naso tang, orange-spine surgeonfish, Pacific orange-spine unicorn, poll unicornfish, redlip surgeonfish, lipstick tang, smooth-head unicornfish, and striped unicornfish Distribution: Pacific Ocean

Naso maculatus (Spotted Unicornfish) Underwater Photography of Spotted Unicornfish (Naso maculatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) Distribution: Pacific Ocean

Sphyraena barracuda (Great Barracuda) Underwater Photography of the Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family: Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) Other Names: Giant Barracuda Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Eastern-Western Atlantic.

Sphyraena qenie (Blackmargin Barracuda) Underwater Photography of the Blackmargin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Family:Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Gymnosarda unicolor (Dogtooth Tuna) Underwater Photography of Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Subfamily: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos) Subfamily: Scombrinae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Scomber australasicus (Blue Mackerel) Underwater Photography of Blue Mackerel (Scomber australasicus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Other Names: Common Mackerel, English Mackerel, Japanese Mackerel, Pacific Mackerel, School Mackerel, Slimies, Slimy Mackerel, Spotted Chub Mackerel Family: Scombridae (Tunas, mackerels, bonitos) Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea, Persian Gulf; from Japan, south to Australia and New Zealand. Eastern Pacific: Hawaii and off Mexico (Socorro Island). Size: 40 cm. Food: Carnivore - feeds on zooplankton such as copepods and other crustaceans; adults also consume small fishes and squids.

Thunnus maccoyii (Southern Bluefin Tuna) Underwater Photography of Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Other Names: Conservation status: Critically Endangered Family: Scombridae (Tunas, mackerels, bonitos) Distribution Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Size: Maturity 120-130cm. Max 245cm. Food: An opportunistic feeder, preying on a wide variety of fishes, crustaceans, cephalopods, salps, and other marine animals.

Schedophilus velaiani (Ocean Blue Eye) Underwater Photography of Schedophilus velaiani (Ocean Blue Eye) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Centrolophidae Distribution: Eastern Atlantic, Western Indian Ocean, South Pacific Occurrence: Deepwater Species, spotted shallow at the Kermadecs.

Bothus mancus (Flowery flounder) Underwater Photography of the flowery flounder Bothus mancus by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Bothidae (Left-eyed flounders) Distribution: Indo-Pacific Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; First record for New Zealand

Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae (Common sole) Underwater Photography of Common Sole (Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family:Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders). Distribution: Endemic New Zealand.

Rhombosolea retiaria (Black flounder) Underwater Photography of Rhombosolea retiaria (Black flounder). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family:Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders).

Rhombosolea plebeia (Sand Flounder) Underwater Photography of Rhombosolea plebeia (Sand Flounder) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Māori Name: P ā t i k i Family: Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) Distribution: Endemic New Zealand. Occurrence: Cape Reinga to Stewart Island; Chatham Islands. Size: Up to 30cm.

Rhombosolea leporina (Yellowbelly flounder) Underwater Photography of Yellowbelly Flounder (Rhombosolea leporina). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders). Distribution: Endemic New Zealand.

Aseraggodes bahamondei (South Pacific sole) Underwater Photography of the South Pacific sole (Aseraggodes bahamonde) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Order: Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) Family: Soleidae (Soles) Distribution: South Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadecs and Northalnd. Size: 20cm

Anoplocapros lenticularis (Humpback Boxfish) Underwater Photography of the Humpback Boxfish (Anoplocapros lenticularis) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Aracanidae (Deepwater boxfishes) Other Names: Flame Boxfish, High-backed Boxfish, Humpty Dumpty, Smooth Boxfish, White-barred Boxfish, Whitebarred Boxfish Distribution: Endemic to Southern and Western Australia.

Aracana ornate (Ornate Cowfish) Underwater Photography of the Ornate Cowfish (Aracana ornate) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Aracanidae (Deepwater boxfishes) Other Names: Ornate Boxfish Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia.

Balistoides viridescens (Titan triggerfish) Underwater Photography of the Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Balistidae (Triggerfishes) Other Names: Black-lipped Triggerfish, Blue-finned Triggerfish, Dotty Triggerfish, Dotty Trigger-fish, Giant Triggerfish, Moustache Triggerfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Rhinecanthus aculeatus (White-banded triggerfish) Underwater Photography of the White-banded triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Balistidae (Triggerfishes) Other Names: Blackbar triggerfish, Picasso triggerfish, Picassofish, Lagoon Triggerfish and the Jamal Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Sufflamen bursa (Scimitar Triggerfish) Underwater Photography of the Scimitar Triggerfish (Sufflamen bursa) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Balistidae (Triggerfishes) Other Names: Boomerang triggerfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Acanthaluteres brownii (Spinytail Leatherjacket) Underwater Photography of the Spinytail Leatherjacket (Acanthaluteres brownie) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Monacanthidae (Filefishes) Other Names: Spiny-tail Leatherjacket, Spiny-tailed Leatherjacket Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia.

Brachaluteres jacksonianus (Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket) Underwater Photography of the Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket (Brachaluteres jacksonianus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Monacanthidae (Filefishes) Other Names: Pigmy Leatherjacket, Pygmy Leatherjacket Distribution: Endemic to Southern Australia

Cantherhines dumerilii (Whitespotted filefish) Underwater Photography of the Whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines dumerilii) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Monacanthidae (Filefishes) Other Names: Barred filefish, orange-fin file, and yelloweye leatherjacket Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Meuschenia scaber (Leatherjacket). Underwater Photography of Meuschenia scaber (Leatherjacket) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Monacanthidae (Leatherjackets). Distribution: Indo-West Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Three Kings to Stewart Islands; Chatham Islands. Size: 45cm. Food: Carnivourus, sponges and ascidians.

Oxymonacanthus longirostris (Longnose Filefish) Underwater Photography of the Longnose Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Monacanthidae (Filefishes) Other Names: Orange spotted filefish and Harlequin filefish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Thamnaconus analis (Morse-code leatherjacket). Underwater Photography of the Morse-code leatherjacket by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Monacanthidae (Leatherjackets). Distribution: Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands.

Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Underwater Photography of Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Ostraciidae (Boxfishes). Other Names: Blue-spotted Box-fish, Cubed Boxfish, Cubical Boxfish, Polka Dot Boxfish, Yellow Box-fish, Yellow Trunkfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Southeast Atlantic. Occurrence: Rare; Kermadec Islands. Size: 30 cm. Food: Bottom living invertebrates.

Ostracion meleagris (Spotted Boxfish) Underwater Photography of the Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) Other Names: White-spotted boxfish Distribution: Indo-Pacific and Eastern Pacific.

Arothron hispidus (White-spotted puffer) Underwater Photography of the White-spotted puffer (Arothron hispidus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Tetraodontidae (Puffers) Subfamily: Tetraodontinae Other Names: Broad Barred Puffer, Broad-Barred Puffer, Broad-barred Toadfish, Ringed Puffer, Stars and Stripes Puffer, Stars and Stripes Toadfish, Stars and Stripes Toado, Whitespotted Puffer Distribution: Indo Pacific.

Arothron nigropunctatus (Blackspotted Puffer) Underwater Photography of the Blackspotted Puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Tetraodontidae (Puffers) Subfamily: Tetraodontinae Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Canthigaster bennetti (Bennett's Toby) Underwater Photography of Bennett's Toby (Canthigaster bennetti) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Tetraodontidae (Puffers) Subfamily: Canthigasterinae Other Names: Bennett's Puffer, Bennett's Pufferfish, Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer, Bennett's Toby, Black-spot Toby, Brownback Toby, Exquisite Toby, Blackspot Toby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Underwater Photography of Canthigaster callisterna (Sharp-nosed pufferfish) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Canthigaster callisterna (Sharp-nosed pufferfish). Family: Tetraodontidae (Pufferfishes). Distribution: Southwest Pacific. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Cape Reinga to East Cape. Size: 20 cm. Food: Carnivourus, sponges, bryozoans and ascidians.

Canthigaster solandri (Solander’s Toby) Underwater Photography of Solander’s Toby (Canthigaster solandri) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order:Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Tetraodontidae (Puffers) Subfamily: Canthigasterinae Other Names: Spotted sharpnose, False-eye Toby, Jewel Pufferfish, Netted Pufferfish, Sharpbacked Puffer, Spotted Sharpnose Puffer, Spotted Toby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Canthigaster valentini (Model Toby) Underwater Photography of the Model Toby ( Canthigaster valentini) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Tetraodontidae (Puffers) Other Names: Valentin's sharpnose puffer, saddled puffer or black saddled toby Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Diodon holacanthus (Longspined porcupinefish) Underwater Photography of the Longspined porcupinefish (Diodon holacanthus). Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes).

Diodon hystrix (Spot-fin porcupine fish ). Underwater Photography of Diodon hystrix (Spot-fin porcupine fish ) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes). Distribution: Circumtropical. Occurrence: Kermadec Islands; Size: 40 cm. Food: Carnivorous, Hard shelled molluscs, echinoderms and crustaceans.

Diodon liturosus (Blackblotched Porcupinesfish) Underwater Photography of the Blackblotched Porcupinesfish (Diodon liturosus) by South Pacific Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and filefishes) Family: Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes, burrfishes) Other Names: Shortspine porcupinefish Distribution: Indo-Pacific.

Allomycterus pilatus (Porcupine fish) Underwater Photography of the Porcupine fish (Allomycterus pilatus) Underwater Photos by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson Family: Diodontidae Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: temperate Australia, Tasman Sea and New Zealand.

Mola alexandrini (Bump-head sunfish) Underwater Photography of the Bump-head sunfish (Mola alexandrini) by New Zealand Photojournalist and Underwater Photographer Richard Robinson. Family: Molidae (Ocean Sunfishes) Distribution: Widely distributed in the world’s oceans except for the polar regions.