The Fiordland brotula, Fiordichthys slartibartfasti, is a viviparous brotula found only in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand. It inhabits spaces in rock rubble and is found at depths of from 10mto12mm (30feetto39feetm). This species grows to a length of 11.1cm (04.4inches) SL.