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Galaxias anomalus Stokell, 1959 |
| Family: | Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm FL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Generally found in shallow gravel and cobble-laden headwater streams and braided rivers 350-800 m above sea level (Ref. 138146). Preys on invertebrates (Ref. 27776). Spawning occurs in spring from October to November (Ref. 138146). Eggs are laid amongst cobbles and gravels (Ref. 138146). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 04 August 2014 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)c(iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||