Aplochiton zebra Jenyns, 1842
photo by Busse, K.

Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Aplochitoninae
Max. size:  27.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  South America: Along the Chilean side of the Andes from Callecalle River system south to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-14
Biology:  Found mostly in lakes, but recent collections from sites close to the sea suggest amphidromy.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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