The fishes of New Zealand are part of the Indo-Pacific fish fauna, by
far the richest in the world. This guide covers many bony (or
teleostean) reef fishes belonging to the super class PISCES, class
OSTEICHTHYES, and discusses their habits by day and night, their modes
of life, diet and relation to their surroundings. also an authoritative
section on fish design, as well as classification.