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Limnichthys polyactis Nelson, 1978 Tommyfish |
| Family: | Creediidae (Sandburrowers) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Buries itself in areas of broken shell and gravel with only the head exposed. Darts away and dives into the sand when disturbed. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||