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pātiki mohoao

1. (noun) black flounder, Rhombosolea retiaria - an exceedingly flattened fresh water endemic fish with both eyes on the top side. Dark greenish-black with masses of bright brick-red and paler grey spots on the upper surface. Lower surface is grey-white. Widespread in coastal waters in harbours, river mouths and estuaries.

Synonyms: pātiki, mohoao

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