New Zealand Whitebait : (Galaxias maculatus): juvenile fishes, locally called Whitebait. One of the five species of whitebait. Amazing colours.

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Notice the multi-coloured jewels on the crowns and sides: each little fish has a unique pattern/crown.

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Size: 4305px × 3193px
Location: Canterbury, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Diarmuid / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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