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Black mudfish

The rare black mudfish live in wetlands. They are considered taonga by Māori. Black mudfish have been moved from the wetlands of Rangiriri as workers make way for the Waikato Expressway.

Rights: Department of Conservation

Published: 19 March 2014Size: 98.13 KB

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