Galaxias postvectis Clarke, 1899
Shortjaw kokopu
photo by McDowall, R.M.

Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae
Max. size:  26 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous
Distribution:  Oceania: endemic to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are found in freshwater; young in marine and estuarine waters.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 August 2014 (A2bc; B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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