Scaly-headed triplefin
The scaly-headed triplefin is a triplefin, the only species in the genus Karalepis. It is endemic to New Zealand where it is found around North Island, South Island, the Three [Kings Islands], Snares Island and Stewart Island. It is a nocturnal species It occurs at depths of about, in reef areas of broken rock. The specific name honours Andy Stewart of the Department of Fishes at the National [Museum of New Zealand].
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Category:Endemic [marine fish of New Zealand]
Category:Fish described in 1984