| Family: |
Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from the Central Plateau of Tasmania, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 40-43. Anterior interorbital laterosensory pore well separated from the posterior nostril. Usually 2 pairs of pores below the lower jaw. Short gill rakers. |
| Biology: |
Lives on rocky shores of lakes. Bottom-dweller of upland lakes and associated streams, frequently under and around rocks on gravel substrates (Ref. 44894). Feeds on insects, small crustaceans and mollusks. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 February 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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