Galaxias fontanus Fulton, 1978

Swan galaxias

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Osmeriformes \| Galaxiidae \| Galaxiinae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	泉南乳鱼, 泉南乳魚, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1989. (Ref. 5259)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 13.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 44894); common length : 7.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5259)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Temperate; 40°S - 45°S

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).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Critically Endangered (CR) (B1+2bc)	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (19 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Cruz, Tess

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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