New Zealand Mado

The mado (Atypichthys latus), in New Zealand, or stripy or eastern footballer in Australia, is a species of ray-finned fish found in inshore waters around southern Australia and the north eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand to depths of about 60 m (200 ft), off headlands and offshore islands. This species can reach a length of 30 cm (12 in), though most do not exceed 20 cm (7.9 in). This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of New Zealand Mado being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Atypichthys strigatus
• Microcanthus strigatus
• Microcanthus joyceae
• Neatypus obliquus
• Plectorhinchus vittatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Centrarchiformes

Family

Microcanthidae

Genus

Atypichthys

Species

Atypichthys latus

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