| Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae |
| 13.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Oceania: known only from the upper Swan River of eastern Tasmania. |
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| Lives in slow to moderately swift flowing waters situated in dry scrub country; occurring in aggregations usually in rocky pools or along shallow stream margins around log debris. Occurs in gently to moderately flowing water of shallow spring-fed creeks (Ref. 44894). Feeds on insects and their larvae, small crustaceans and algae. A shoal-forming species, particularly when young. The entire life cycle takes place in fresh water. Breeds in its second year during spring. Maximum life span is about 3 years (Ref. 44894). |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 February 2019 (A2abc; B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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